Veteran's Day Turns Ugly As Trump 'Disrespects' Ceremony - Kins Tell Him To 'Burn In Hell'

As discussions over political correctness, military pride, and the proposed WWI Victory Day title intensified, the event laid bare deep divisions surrounding the veterans' legacies of both Biden and Trump, as well as ongoing debates over military reform.

Trump's Renaming Proclamation Revives Fierce Backlash

At the windswept Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Trump laid a wreath before announcing, 'Today is not only Veterans Day, but it's my proclamation that we are now going to be saying and calling [it] Victory Day for World War I.' Citing global precedents, he remarked, 'I saw France was celebrating 'Victory Day', but we didn't. And I saw France was celebrating another 'victory day' for World War II.'

This echoed his 2 May 2025 Truth Social post on World War II's 8 May, which veterans' groups like the American Legion swiftly condemned for potentially sidelining post-1919 inclusivity. The New York Times reported immediate outcry, with advocates arguing it politicises Armistice Day's peace origins. Supporters hailed it as overdue WWI recognition, but online dissent framed it as conquest over sacrifice, with one X post stating, 'Trump's words at Arlington ring out over graves of heroes he once called losers, a gut punch to every vet.'

On the other hand, freelance artist Luke Russell did not mince his words: "'I come from a long family history of veterans and while they were proud to serve their country, they felt no pride in what they saw or what they had to do. May this entire administration burn in the eternal flames of Hell.'

Cabinet Titles and VA Boasts Face Fact-Checking

Joined by Vice President JD Vance, Trump spotlighted his inner circle, introducing Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth as 'Secretary of War' to evoke pre-1947 resolve. 'That's why we have officially renamed the Department of Defense back to the original name, Department of War,' he proclaimed.

Praising Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, Trump claimed, 'We have a 92 per cent approval rating. We took that up from 38 per cent from a certain previous administration.' Yet Military Times analysis reveals VA trust lingered at 78-81 per cent under Biden, with outpatient satisfaction rising modestly to 92.8 per cent by August 2025—no trace of the asserted 38 per cent low.

He added, 'We're opening up our country; it should have never been closed.' While reforms merit note, experts caution against hyperbole amid persistent backlogs plaguing thousands. This segment of the speech, tying personal triumphs to veteran welfare, intensified scrutiny on political correctness military and VA approval 92%, as stakeholders demand data-driven accountability over rhetorical flourishes.

Digital Firestorm Highlights National Schisms

Arlington's 400,000 graves bore witness to a ceremony morphing into spectacle, with Trump's barbs at foes eliciting applause yet online vitriol. Hashtags like Secretary of War Hegseth and veterans backlash Trump proliferated, capturing a polarised pulse. One X user fumed, 'Why is this POS at Arlington? He spat on veterans by calling them 'suckers' and 'losers'. He should be chased out, scarf and gloves too.'

Proponents countered with praise for his tribute to the 'muscle, spine, and steel' of the United States military. The maelstrom, blending WWI Victory Day enthusiasm with Biden Trump veterans jabs, underscored how Arlington's sanctity collides with campaign zeal, leaving military reforms and historical reverence contested terrains in America's culture wars.