The United States Army has issued a formal statement in response to the incident that took place at Arlington Cemetery

where a Trump campaign staffer got into a physical altercation with a staff member at Arlington Cemetery as Donald Trump tried to set up a photo op and

campaign ad at Arlington Cemetery which violates all of the rules of that very sacred cemetery,

and in Section 60, nonetheless, which is like the most sacred spot within the sacred cemetery that is the National

Treasure of Arlington Cemetery.

Here is the official statement and again it is beyond rare for the Army, the United States Army, to issue a statement like this.

Here's what it says.

Arlington National Cemetery routinely hosts public wreath-laying ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

for individuals and groups who submit requests in advance. A and C conducts nearly 3,000 such public ceremonies a year without incident.

Participants in the August 26 ceremony and the subsequent Section 6D visit were made aware of federal laws, Army regulations, and Department of Defense

policies which clearly prohibit political activities on cemetery grounds.

An ANC employee who attempted to ensure adherence to these rules was abruptly pushed aside.

In other words, a physical altercation took place.

Consistent with the decorum expected at the Arlington National Cemetery,

this employee acted with professionalism and avoided further disruption.

The incident was reported to the JBMH Police Department,

but the employee subsequently decided not to press charges.

Therefore, the Army considers this matter closed.

This incident was unfortunate and it is also unfortunate that the ANC employee and her professionalism has been unfairly

attacked. ANC is a national shrine to the honored dead of the armed forces and its dedicated staff will continue to ensure

public ceremonies are conducted with the dignity and respect the nation's fallen deserve.

Haley Britsky writes that this has to be noted how rare a statement like this is from

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