Gabbard Sits Down For Interview With Dana Bash
Things got pretty heated during an interview on Sunday when former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard took CNN’s Dana Bash to task over what she called a politically motivated attack on former President Donald Trump. The exchange revolved around Trump’s recent visit to Arlington National Cemetery, where he paid tribute to the 13 U.S. service members who tragically lost their lives during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan under the Biden-Harris administration.
Here’s the backstory: Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Trump for visiting the cemetery, suggesting that his presence there was more of a political stunt than a genuine act of remembrance.
But this criticism didn’t sit well with many, especially given that Harris herself has never visited the graves of these fallen soldiers, nor has she spoken with their families. The backlash from Gold Star families was swift, accusing Harris of politicizing the situation and launching baseless attacks.
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During the interview, Dana Bash zeroed in on whether Trump had been allowed to film at the cemetery, despite reports that his campaign had received authorization beforehand, and that the families had requested it. Bash’s focus on this procedural issue seemed to miss the bigger picture for Gabbard, who didn’t hold back in expressing her frustration.
Gabbard, who has served in the military and has friends buried at Arlington’s Section 60, called out the media for what she saw as misplaced priorities.
“I have seen a lot of the headlines and the stories and the concerns that people are raising about this,” she said. “But, to me, as a soldier and as someone who has been deployed to different war zones in the world…what is more outrageous to me is that there wasn’t universal coverage of the momentous day of the third anniversary of the loss of these 13 Gold Star families.”
Gabbard’s point was clear: the focus should be on honoring the sacrifice of these service members, not on nitpicking over whether Trump’s visit was appropriate. She emphasized that the real outrage should be over the lack of media coverage and attention given to these families and the memory of their loved ones.
Having attended the event herself, Gabbard described Trump’s participation as “very grave and somber,” highlighting that it was a sincere act of remembrance. Her comments underscored the importance of keeping the focus on what truly matters: honoring the lives lost and supporting the families who continue to grieve.