When Gold Star families were planning to commemorate the third anniversary of the attack at Abbey Gate in Afghanistan with

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stated that while Trump’s visit was a “personal invitation by families,” Biden and Harris were not invited. The accusations have sparked controversy, with Trump facing criticism for taking photos with families in a section of the cemetery where such actions are typically prohibited.

In a lengthy post online, Harris said she’s had the privilege of visiting the cemetery, located just outside of Washington, D.C., several times.