President Trump and JD Vance Visit Arlington Tomb of The Unknown Soldier

Following tradition, President-Elect Donald J Trump and Vice-President Elect JD Vance place wreaths at the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetary.

Wearing a long overcoat and gloves in the rainy, cold weather, President Trump placed a wreath on an easel at the tomb. He stood silently for a moment before Vice President-elect JD Vance did the same. After the wreaths were placed, a soldier played “Taps,” the sound echoing through the hallowed burial grounds.  A somber event.  WATCH:

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier serves as a symbolic grave for all war dead whose remains have not been found or identified. It began with one unknown service member from World War I and now has the remains of three unidentified service members.

President Trump then heads to an inauguration rally at Capital One Arena, blocks from the National Mall.  This will be his first address in Washington, D.C., since the election in November.  The president-elect will end his day by attending a candlelight dinner with supporters.

In keeping with the mournful occasion, First Lady Melania Trump chose a double-breasted black Dior cape-like coat and knee-high Christian Louboutin boots.