Donald Trump spent part of his last full day as president-elect visiting the graves of three U.S. soldiers killed in the chaotic pullout from Afghanistan, a tragedy that he has long blamed on the Biden administration.

Trump participated in a remembrance ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery Sunday afternoon. Flanked by Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, Trump arrived after 1 p.m. to pay tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as attendees observed a moment of silence.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery Sunday.

In advance of Monday’s inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania attended a wreath-laying ceremony Sunday afternoon at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Ceremony.

Trump placed what appeared to be a gold-tinged challenge coin on each of the headstones while his wife, Melania Trump, placed lilies at each gravesite.

Ivanka Trump at the wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on January 19, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on January 20 in a rare indoor ceremony.