The Latest: Trump supporters gather for Washington rally ahead of inauguration

The Associated Press
January 19, 2025, 3:07 PM

Trump lays wreath

Trump appeared solemn as he placed a wreath on an easel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Moments later, Vance did the same. … After he placing the wreaths, Trump, Vance and their wives met with families of soldiers buried at Section 60 in Arlington National Cemetery, a burial site for military personnel killed while fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq. … Trump greeted each family individually at the gravestones of their loved ones and appeared to place challenge coins on their headstones.

Trump arrives in Arlington

Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, have arrived at Arlington National Cemetery. They walked down the stairs through a drizzly rain and past a silent crowd. … Trump is set to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, part of his multi-day schedule of inauguration events.

Cabinet members and family await Trump’s arrival in Arlington

Trump family members and his picks for several Cabinet positions are at Arlington National Cemetery, where the president-elect will soon participate in a wreath-laying ceremony ahead of a rally. … Among those in attendance are his wife, Melania Trump, and his children: Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Tiffany Trump and Ivanka Trump. … Also present are Pete Hegseth, his pick for defense secretary, Marco Rubio, his pick for secretary of state, Tulsi Gabbard, his pick for director of national intelligence and Elise Stefanik, his pick for United Nations ambassador. JD Vance’s spouse, Usha Vance, was also in attendance.

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