On Nov 11, 2020, President Trump on Wednesday attended a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Veterans Day — Trump’s first public event since he was projected to have lost the presidential election to President-elect Joe Biden.
Trump visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, along with first lady Melania Trump, as well as Vice President Mike Pence and second lady Karen Pence.
It marked Trump’s first official public event since media outlets, including Fox News, called the presidential race for Biden on Saturday. Trump has railed against that result, alleging mass voter fraud and launching a number of legal challenges in battleground states.
In his in a proclamation issued hours before the event, he said:” “On Veterans Day, we pause to pay tribute to all who have proudly worn our Nation’s uniform. These Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen selflessly placed lives, well‑being, and security of others before their own,” Trump said
“We enjoy the privileges of peace, prosperity, and freedom because of our veterans, and we are forever indebted to them beyond measure,” he said.
Biden, meanwhile, released his own statement for Veterans Day on Wednesday and made reference to his election win.