Trump honors fallen heroes with Arlington ceremony
Monday, May 26, 2025, 10:21 am
President Trump joined top defense officials at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The ceremony paid tribute to the nation’s military sacrifices, all while the political stage buzzed with both support and skepticism about the timing and symbolism of the event.
Honoring the sacrifice of America’s fallen soldiers, President Donald Trump delivered a Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery. He also highlighted plans for an upcoming military parade to mark the 250th birthday of the United States Army. Across the country, cities held ceremonies to…
'American warriors have left behind the blessings of home and family to answer their nation's call,' the president said.
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth mark Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery at 11 a.m. ET on May 26.
President Trump praised American soldiers' sacrifices in a Memorial Day address, vowing to strengthen the republic ahead of its 250th anniversary celebration.
Watch as President Trump lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, where he will also deliver remarks to mark Memorial Day. https://youtu.be/Lzt7u2mUKJ0
President Donald Trump on Monday is marking Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns and delivering remarks.
President Trump delivered remarks to commemorate Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery. Before his speech, Mr. Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
President Trump laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ahead of his remarks at Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Memorial Day. Mr. Trump was joined by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
President Trump is expected to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a tradition for U.S. presidents.
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