The president arrived at the national cemetery on Nov 11 to attend a ceremony recognizing the contributions of American military personnel. Donald Trump placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, accompanied by Vice President JD Vance and Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, as part of the official 2026 National Veterans Day observance.
During the memorial event, Trump described veterans as a “wall of flesh” in his remarks. The ceremony included a 21-gun salute and the playing of Taps, though onlookers also noted a bruise on the president’s right hand as he saluted the colors.
