President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden are observing Veterans Day by laying wreaths at memorials.
On Wednesday morning, Trump made his first public appearance since the presidential election on Nov. 3, when he visited Arlington National Cemetary.
Trump laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and briefly touched it and saluted. His appearance last roughly 10 minutes.
WATCH: President Trump and VP Pence participate in a #VeteransDay wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier pic.twitter.com/3CoeV0RlIG
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) November 11, 2020
Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, laid a wreath at the Korean War Memorial in Philadelphia.
Joe and Jill Biden place a wreath at the Philadelphia Korean War Memorial pic.twitter.com/e5LwkY6u1I
— Jennifer Epstein (@jeneps) November 11, 2020
As protective print pooler I accompanied President-elect @JoeBiden on Veterans Day as he and wife Dr Jill Biden — accompanied by Mayor Jim Kenney — laid a wreath at the Philadelphia Korean War Memorial in #Philadelphia, PA. pic.twitter.com/14XHVbzJPW
— Michael Mathes (@MichaelMathes) November 11, 2020
In a tweet, Biden said, “Today, we honor the service of those who have worn the uniform of the Armed Forces of the United States.”
Today, we honor the service of those who have worn the uniform of the Armed Forces of the United States.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 11, 2020
To our proud veterans—I will be a commander in chief who respects your sacrifice, understands your service, and will never betray the values you fought so bravely to defend.
“To our proud veterans—I will be a commander in chief who respects your sacrifice, understands your service, and will never betray the values you fought so bravely to defend,” he added.
