On Veterans Day, November 11, 2025, President Trump stepped up to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, laid a wreath, and stood in solemn salute as Taps rang out across those hallowed grounds. The moment was short, dignified, and exactly the kind of reverence America’s fallen deserve from their commander in chief.
Trump used the occasion to speak directly to veterans and military families, saying plainly, “We love you, we salute you, and we will never forget what you’ve done to keep America safe, sovereign and free,” a grateful tone that too many in Washington forget to use. Vice President J.D. Vance and senior officials stood with him, proving that honoring service is a priority for this administration even amid bitter political fights.
Forget the predictable beltway outrage machine that wants to turn every patriotic act into partisan theater; this was about gratitude, tradition, and respect for those who paid the ultimate price. Trump paused, placed and touched the wreath before Taps was played — gestures rooted in the dignity of military ritual — and showed Americans what leadership looks like when it honors duty rather than panders to the latest cultural fad.
In a bold move that will make patriotic Americans proud, the White House followed the ceremony with a Presidential Message designating November 11 as a Victory Day for World War I and calling for a renewed celebration of America’s role in the great struggles that preserved freedom. This is the kind of unapologetic patriotism our country needs — a restoration of pride in what our veterans accomplished and a refusal to let our history be understated or erased.
Yes, Congress ultimately holds the power to change federal holidays, but the president’s duty is to lead the nation’s spirit and to recognize our heroes, and that is exactly what he did today. While the left squawks and the media searches for controversy, millions of hardworking Americans saw a solemn, American moment at Arlington — a president who honored the fallen and reminded the country why we celebrate those who defend liberty.
