Trump lays wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ahead of inauguration
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, the eve of his return to the White House.
Trump was participating in a series of Washington events prior to his return to office.
The president-elect’s wife, Melania Trump, was also there, as were 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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Some of Trump’s Cabinet picks were in the crowd, including Pete Hegseth, his pick for defense secretary; Marco Rubio, his pick for secretary of state; Tulsi Gabbard, his pick for director of national intelligence; and Elise Stefanik, his pick for United Nations ambassador.
Trump appeared solemn as he placed a wreath on an easel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in drizzly rain and in front of a silent crowd. Moments later, Vance did the same.
Trump held a salute while Vance held a hand over his heart during the ceremony.
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The two left Arlington National Cemetery once the ceremony was complete.
Trump is set to hold a campaign-style “MAGA Victory” rally at Capitol One Arena on Sunday evening.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.