WATCH: President Trump Delivers Remarks During Touching Memorial Day Tribute At Arlington Cemetery

Reflecting the national pride and solemnity of the day, President Donald Trump led a Memorial Day event at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday.

The ceremony began at noon, with Trump laying a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier.

As NewsNation reported:

Trump laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which holds the remains of an unidentified World War I soldier, before he is expected to deliver an address at the National Memorial Day Observance in the Memorial Amphitheater.

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Trump is joined by Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Dan Caine, who are also expected to deliver remarks.

Highlights from the live-streamed event soon began to spread via social media:

🚨 NOW: PRESIDENT TRUMP has arrived at Arlington National Cemetery, where he’ll be laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider, and speaking to a crowd of Veterans and families

So glad these heroes are receiving this honor today. They deserve it 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/IMHpGZkQom

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 25, 2026

🚨 JUST IN: President Trump just WALKED OUT with JD Vance and Pete Hegseth to honor our fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery

They saluted as the National Anthem played 🫡🇺🇸

God bless America, God bless the troops 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/xgHNyAurdU

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 25, 2026

Happening now at Arlington National Cemetery: @POTUS lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in honor of Memorial Day. pic.twitter.com/ni0vLjHDGG

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) May 25, 2026

Fox News shared some of Trump’s remarks:

“Before we hail the founding, we honor the fallen,” Trump said. “Before we celebrate the triumph, we pay the tribute. Before we crown the victory, we count the cost.

“Today, we are reminded that there could be no Fourth of July without America’s armed forces, and there could be no Independence Day without Memorial Day.”

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The president’s somber recognition of America’s fallen heroes came after his initial reference to the holiday, which included a trademark jab at his political rivals.

Happy Memorial Day to all, including the Dumocrats, who disrespect our Military and all of the tremendous success that it has had over the last year. God Bless those that have made the ultimate sacrifice. I love you all! President DONALD J. TRUMP

( TruthSocial: May 25 2026, 6:18… pic.twitter.com/BM1NcM6uEt

— Commentary Donald J Trump Truth Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) May 25, 2026

According to the New York Post:

“Happy Memorial Day to all, including the Dumocrats, who disrespect our Military and all of the tremendous success that it has had over the last year. God Bless those that have made the ultimate sacrifice. I love you all!” Trump posted on Truth Social at 6:18 a.m. ET.

The president has made a habit of attacking his political enemies in social media posts marking national holidays throughout his two terms in office, and Monday proved to be no exception.

Earlier, Trump vented that critics of talks with Iran “should go home and rest, they do nothing but create division and loss. In other words, they are losers!”

Here’s the full ceremony, as broadcast by the White House:

President Trump Participates in a Wreath Laying Ceremony and Delivers Remarks https://t.co/sfdXLY643p

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 25, 2026