The Department of Defense (DOD) and the Army released a report Friday detailing an altercation that occurred during former President Donald Trump’s visit to Arlington National Cemetery in August.

President Trump commemorated the 13 U.S. military personnel killed during President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 at a ceremony commemorating the third anniversary of the incident, but afterward, there was a dispute between campaign officials and Arlington National Cemetery. Reports of a physical altercation surfaced, sparking controversy. Staff discussing photo restrictions. agency released The report is in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from American Oversight, but there are numerous exceptions to the request, including laws that protect interagency and intraagency communications and records related to ongoing investigations. The report remains heavily redacted, detailing the regulations.

The report classified the incident as a “simple assault” and said “acts by both parties occurred.” [redacted] “I touched him as I was passing by,” he said, but did not require medical attention after the incident. The documents include affidavits taken during the altercation, but they are completely redacted, including the names of those who gave them.

The report said those involved chose not to press charges after the incident.

The incident occurred after a cemetery employee was “abruptly pushed aside” by a Trump campaign official as he attempted to enforce a rule banning political activity. According to Go to NPR.

According to NPR, in a statement after the incident, the Army said, “Participants in the Aug. 26 ceremony and subsequent Section 60 visit are in compliance with federal law, Army regulations, and national defense regulations that specifically prohibit political activity on cemetery grounds.” I was made aware of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ policy,” he said in a statement. “An ANC employee who was attempting to ensure compliance with these rules was suddenly sidelined. With the civility expected of the ANC, this employee acted with professionalism and avoided further disruption.” The incident was reported to the JBM-HH police station, but the employee subsequently decided not to press charges.The Army therefore considers the matter closed.

Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Trump over the incident, saying the former president had no respect for military personnel. Several Gold Star families quickly responded to the claims by blaming Harris for his apparent lack of knowledge of the soldier’s death. The family asked President Trump to attend the event and take a photo with them. said In a post on Truth Social, the family later confirmed this to the Daily Caller. (Exclusive: Army files lawsuit after obstructing investigation into removal of West Point’s iconic mission statement)

The Army and the Department of Defense did not immediately respond to Daily Caller News Foundation requests for comment.

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