Trump Honors Fallen Soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day

Former President Trump's Memorial Day Visit to Arlington National Cemetery: A Wreath Laying and 21-Gun Salute. On Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, former President Donald Trump visited Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Accompanied by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, he participated in a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The ceremony was followed by a traditional 21-gun salute. Margo Martin, Trump's communications advisor, shared video footage of the event. The visit underscores the ongoing significance of Memorial Day and the respect shown to fallen soldiers. The presence of high-ranking officials further emphasizes the importance of the occasion.