President-elect Donald Trump Vice President-elect JD Vance participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Sunday, ahead of his return to The white house.
Trump participated in a series of events in Washington before his return to office.
The wife of the newly elected president, Melania Trump, was also there, as well as his children: Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Tiffany Trump and Ivanka Trump. Vance’s wife, Usha Vance, was also in attendance.
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President-elect Donald Trump lays a wreath during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Sunday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Some of Trump’s cabinet selections were in the crowd, including Pete Hegseth, his choice for defense secretary; Marco Rubio, his choice for secretary of state; Tulsi Gabbard, his pick for director of national intelligence; and Elise Stefanik, his choice for United Nations ambassador.
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Sunday in Arlington, Virginia, as Melania Trump and Usha Vance look on, from left. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Trump appeared serious as he placed a wreath on the easel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the pouring rain and in front of a hushed crowd. A few moments later, Vance did the same.
Trump saluted as Vance held his hand over his heart during the ceremony.
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President-elect Donald Trump salutes as Vice President-elect JD Vance holds his hand over his heart as he participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Sunday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
The two left Arlington National Cemetery after the ceremony.
Trump is scheduled to hold a “MAGA Victory” campaign-style rally at Capitol One Arena on Sunday night.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
