President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Sunday, the eve of his return to the United States. The white house.
Trump was participating In a series of Washington events before his return to office.
The president-elect's wife, Melania Trump, was also in attendance, as were his children: Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Tiffany Trump, and Ivanka Trump. Vance's wife, Osha Vance, was also present.
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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 Trump's government chooses Among the crowd, including Pete Hegseth, his pick for Secretary of Defense; Marco Rubio, his nominee for Secretary of State; Tulsi Gabbard, his choice for Director of National Intelligence; And Elise Stefanik, his choice for UN ambassador.
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Sunday in Arlington, Virginia, while Melania Trump and Osha Vance watch on the left. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Trump appeared solemn when he placed a wreath on a stand at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the pouring rain and in front of a silent crowd. Moments later, Vance did the same.
Trump saluted while Vance placed his hand on his heart during the ceremony.
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President-elect Donald Trump salutes as Vice President-elect J.D. Vance places his hand over his heart while participating in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Sunday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
The two left Arlington National Cemetery once the ceremony was over.
Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign-style “MAGA Victory” rally at Capitol One Arena on Sunday evening.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
