Live Updates: Trump to give Memorial Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery
Key Points:
- World War II veteran David Yoho, nearly 98 years old, delivered an emotional Memorial Day message at the National World War II Memorial, urging younger generations to remember the sacrifices made by veterans for future freedoms.
- Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner faced backlash after resurfaced posts showed him mocking a Purple Heart recipient and disparaging the Army; he declined to apologize when questioned by Fox News Digital.
- Tiger Woods shared a patriotic Memorial Day message on social media, honoring fallen service members and paying tribute to his late father, a Vietnam War Special Forces veteran.
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani honored veterans and Gold Star families, emphasizing the need to support struggling veterans facing food insecurity, homelessness, and social isolation in the city.
- Former President Donald Trump marked Memorial Day with a Truth Social post honoring fallen service members while criticizing Democrats for allegedly disrespecting the military, coinciding with his planned Arlington National Cemetery ceremony.