Smiling Trump pumps fist after Veterans Day speech at Arlington cemetery

WorldPolitics
12 Nov 2026 • 4:48 AM MYT
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Smiling Trump pumps fist after Veterans Day speech at Arlington cemetery

President Donald Trump smiled and pumped his fists following a speech at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Veterans Day.

The commander-in-chief laid a wreath during the annual ceremony in Virginia on Wednesday (November 11) and delivered a 25-minute address during which he promoted his controversial triumphal arch and defended his war with Iran.

While stood with next to Vice President JD Vance and surrounded by veterans, he then appeared to smile and pump his fist to the crowd before leaving the stage. Chants of “USA, USA” were also heard as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made his exit.

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