Reporter who’s also a retired Marine explains how the press, most of whom don’t have prior military service, poorly reported the Trump incident.
“Readers needed to know that, when you visit Arlington, you might not know exactly what you’re supposed to do when confronted by those rows of headstones, but you damn sure know what you’re not supposed to do. But the coverage this week left many readers with the impression that the whole thing might have been a bureaucratic mix-up, or some tedious violation of protocol.”
I_Need_Walkability on
I have never in my life seen an action so fucking disrespectful as this one. Never. Nothing compares. This is by far the most disrespectful act taken by anyone in American history and I don’t think there is a close 2nd. It makes me utterly utterly embarrassed. I don’t see how any active duty military or veteran could even think about voting Trump after he basically wiped his ass with the fallen at Arlington and then pissed on their graves.
BobB104 on
Is that why they ignored it?
MrBalance1255 on
Yeah they really couldn’t downplay this to continue their horse race. Suck it media!
thefugue on
The press does an absolute shit job dealing with fascists because they have a bias towards capital all the way up until capital starts having to step outside constitutional law.
JubalHarshaw23 on
The Media knows exactly what they are doing. Trump is their Golden Goose. They won’t stop treating him with kid gloves until he is no longer their guaranteed money maker.
ParkMan73 on
Well written article – thanks for sharing it.
One of the things that saddens me about what happened is that Trump was Commander in Chief for 4 years. He led those men and women as their President.
That he didn’t have the respect for the military, it’s men and women, and those who died in service to us all, is reprehensible.
How can he have been President for 4 years and not have known it was inappropriate to campaign there? More importantly, how could he have been President and wanted to campaign there?
I just don’t understand it.
Vodeyodo on
Trump gets every benefit of the doubt possible. I do not get it. I never will get it.
TopEagle4012 on
Y’all are missing one very important thing. The right back in the sixties had this ingenious plan on how to reclaim power. one of the key tenants of that plan was to get rid of the Fairness Doctrine, which would present both sides of a situation, make colleges unaffordable for the masses, and most importantly, control the media. That meant they had to get rid of the rule that prevented people from owning more than one major newspaper or TV station or radio station in a market. Now that that’s gone, the right controls the overwhelming majority of the media from coast to coast. All the while claiming that the media is biased and controlled by leftists and Jews and undesirable. It’s h. So if you’re expecting the right to report that Trump had a major violation good luck with that.
LouDiamond on
They’re responsible for him in the first place
jsar33 on
look at the picture: thumbs up, smiling: what’s so funny about the dead in a cemetery ? Moron
Crazy-Boysenberry452 on
I’ve been to a national cemetery for fallen military. There are signs say no photo ops for personal or political gain. Politicians only show during important ceremonies including recent fallen soldiers. I was personally told because I was seen with a camera to not take pictures of the grave stones from recent wars. I was there for a memorable service for memorial day. I was allowed to take pictures of the event and certain monuments. It was simple to respect their wishes. That case in Arlington isn’t just a nit picky staff. I’ve seen this as a tourist some people feel entitled to break the rules of hallowed ground. It’s gross when families do it and former commander and chief does it.
Otherwise_Variety719 on
You mean the felony he committed? Call it what it is.
winduken on
The sadness here is that a horrible human, Trump, and his equally horrible cohort, the MAGA party, can be this close to having control of the country again.
This must not be allowed to pass. Go vote in November and vote straight Blue to rub them out of power once and for all!
Diamondphalanges756 on
Y’all can laugh at me, but I swear, I cannot believe that they pushed Army personnel.
I mean I believe it, I just don’t believe it.
There is literally NO BOTTOM for these scum.
I am very disappointed there were no formal charges filed – but I get it – the woman is in fear of her life.
I am begging the Feds to start putting MDMA in the water. We need it!
zepol61 on
Editors at the major national outlets are afraid to get the morning phone calls. They’re afraid of Trump and his thugs and they’re afraid of MAGA militia members known to harass and intimidate. Easier to either look the other way or downplay any news that might agitate the candidate. Sad.
ManateeGag on
If the Press can’t spin it into a positive for Trump, they just ignore it.
ParamedicSpecific130 on
This is why independent media is stepping into the breach.
The 4th estate has foundational rot.
mikeysce on
Okay but remember that time Obama wore a tan suit? Or got a burger with arugula on it? Unforgivable!
5ergio79 on
Meanwhile, lamestream media doesn’t give it the attention it deserves and his cult followers just don’t care.
notgreatbot on
Corporate news media is not journalism it’s entertainment.
jvn1983 on
They aren’t flummoxed by him. They’re lazy and treat every utterance as gospel truth. They’re failing because they suck ass at this point. Minus teen Vogue (of all things) and rolling stone.
Lillienpud on
I am no fan of state violence, but there are few things that affect me as heavily as being in war cemeteries. I, like other visitors to Arlington, sure as hell know how not to act.
AlternativeFood8764 on
I was born the same year as Trump 1946. I served honorably in the Marine Corp for four years. I went to Vietnam for 13 months.
My father was at the Normandy invasion in June of 1944. My given name James is derived from my father’s friend who was KIA in Normandy.
Three years ago I took my entire family including one of my grandsons on a guided tour of Normandy and Omaha Beach. And yet I feel most depressed by the amount of veterans who still support this disrespectful unpatriotic slob.
Javasndphotoclicks on
It should tank his presidential bid, but his voting base is dead from the neck up.
LeoPhoenix93 on
If only the press would actually hold him accountable to his face
JAFO444 on
But it isn’t violation of protocol or disturbance of etiquette. They actually have rules. Regulations. Proper warnings that this asshole and his cult like minions ignored.
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Reporter who’s also a retired Marine explains how the press, most of whom don’t have prior military service, poorly reported the Trump incident.
“Readers needed to know that, when you visit Arlington, you might not know exactly what you’re supposed to do when confronted by those rows of headstones, but you damn sure know what you’re not supposed to do. But the coverage this week left many readers with the impression that the whole thing might have been a bureaucratic mix-up, or some tedious violation of protocol.”
I have never in my life seen an action so fucking disrespectful as this one. Never. Nothing compares. This is by far the most disrespectful act taken by anyone in American history and I don’t think there is a close 2nd. It makes me utterly utterly embarrassed. I don’t see how any active duty military or veteran could even think about voting Trump after he basically wiped his ass with the fallen at Arlington and then pissed on their graves.
Is that why they ignored it?
Yeah they really couldn’t downplay this to continue their horse race. Suck it media!
The press does an absolute shit job dealing with fascists because they have a bias towards capital all the way up until capital starts having to step outside constitutional law.
The Media knows exactly what they are doing. Trump is their Golden Goose. They won’t stop treating him with kid gloves until he is no longer their guaranteed money maker.
Well written article – thanks for sharing it.
One of the things that saddens me about what happened is that Trump was Commander in Chief for 4 years. He led those men and women as their President.
That he didn’t have the respect for the military, it’s men and women, and those who died in service to us all, is reprehensible.
How can he have been President for 4 years and not have known it was inappropriate to campaign there? More importantly, how could he have been President and wanted to campaign there?
I just don’t understand it.
Trump gets every benefit of the doubt possible. I do not get it. I never will get it.
Y’all are missing one very important thing. The right back in the sixties had this ingenious plan on how to reclaim power. one of the key tenants of that plan was to get rid of the Fairness Doctrine, which would present both sides of a situation, make colleges unaffordable for the masses, and most importantly, control the media. That meant they had to get rid of the rule that prevented people from owning more than one major newspaper or TV station or radio station in a market. Now that that’s gone, the right controls the overwhelming majority of the media from coast to coast. All the while claiming that the media is biased and controlled by leftists and Jews and undesirable. It’s h. So if you’re expecting the right to report that Trump had a major violation good luck with that.
They’re responsible for him in the first place
look at the picture: thumbs up, smiling: what’s so funny about the dead in a cemetery ? Moron
I’ve been to a national cemetery for fallen military. There are signs say no photo ops for personal or political gain. Politicians only show during important ceremonies including recent fallen soldiers. I was personally told because I was seen with a camera to not take pictures of the grave stones from recent wars. I was there for a memorable service for memorial day. I was allowed to take pictures of the event and certain monuments. It was simple to respect their wishes. That case in Arlington isn’t just a nit picky staff. I’ve seen this as a tourist some people feel entitled to break the rules of hallowed ground. It’s gross when families do it and former commander and chief does it.
You mean the felony he committed? Call it what it is.
The sadness here is that a horrible human, Trump, and his equally horrible cohort, the MAGA party, can be this close to having control of the country again.
This must not be allowed to pass. Go vote in November and vote straight Blue to rub them out of power once and for all!
Y’all can laugh at me, but I swear, I cannot believe that they pushed Army personnel.
I mean I believe it, I just don’t believe it.
There is literally NO BOTTOM for these scum.
I am very disappointed there were no formal charges filed – but I get it – the woman is in fear of her life.
I am begging the Feds to start putting MDMA in the water. We need it!
Editors at the major national outlets are afraid to get the morning phone calls. They’re afraid of Trump and his thugs and they’re afraid of MAGA militia members known to harass and intimidate. Easier to either look the other way or downplay any news that might agitate the candidate. Sad.
If the Press can’t spin it into a positive for Trump, they just ignore it.
This is why independent media is stepping into the breach.
The 4th estate has foundational rot.
Okay but remember that time Obama wore a tan suit? Or got a burger with arugula on it? Unforgivable!
Meanwhile, lamestream media doesn’t give it the attention it deserves and his cult followers just don’t care.
Corporate news media is not journalism it’s entertainment.
They aren’t flummoxed by him. They’re lazy and treat every utterance as gospel truth. They’re failing because they suck ass at this point. Minus teen Vogue (of all things) and rolling stone.
I am no fan of state violence, but there are few things that affect me as heavily as being in war cemeteries. I, like other visitors to Arlington, sure as hell know how not to act.
I was born the same year as Trump 1946. I served honorably in the Marine Corp for four years. I went to Vietnam for 13 months.
My father was at the Normandy invasion in June of 1944. My given name James is derived from my father’s friend who was KIA in Normandy.
Three years ago I took my entire family including one of my grandsons on a guided tour of Normandy and Omaha Beach. And yet I feel most depressed by the amount of veterans who still support this disrespectful unpatriotic slob.
It should tank his presidential bid, but his voting base is dead from the neck up.
If only the press would actually hold him accountable to his face
But it isn’t violation of protocol or disturbance of etiquette. They actually have rules. Regulations. Proper warnings that this asshole and his cult like minions ignored.