{"id":2509246,"date":"2025-11-11T13:22:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T18:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/marine-veteran-vance-joins-trump-for-arlington-ceremony-honoring-troops\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T13:24:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T18:24:03","slug":"marine-veteran-vance-joins-trump-for-arlington-ceremony-honoring-troops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/marine-veteran-vance-joins-trump-for-arlington-ceremony-honoring-troops\/","title":{"rendered":"Marine veteran Vance joins Trump for Arlington ceremony honoring troops"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmarine-veteran-vance-joins-trump-for-arlington-ceremony-honoring-troops%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2509246&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Vice President JD vance, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, joined former President Donald Trump in a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on November 11, 2025. The event included a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/its-not-about-hate-syracuse-residents-stand-up-for-historic-columbus-monument-as-mayor-plans-removal\/\" title=\"\u2018It\u2019s Not About Hate\u2019: Syracuse Residents Stand Up For Historic Columbus Monument As Mayor Plans Removal\">wreath-laying<\/a> at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and speeches honoring the sacrifices of American veterans. Vance humorously acknowledged Trump&#8217;s preference for brief speeches and expressed gratitude to all service members for their dedication and sacrifice. Trump emphasized the vital role veterans play in securing America&#8217;s freedoms and prosperity,praising their courage and commitment. The day before, Vance and his wife visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to meet wounded service members, where Vance highlighted the resilience and spirit of the troops. The ceremony featured conventional military elements, including a Drum &#038; Bugle Corps performance and a Marine Corps birthday cake-cutting. Vance took pride in being the first U.S. vice president who is also a Marine,emphasizing that well-trained Marines are the most <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >significant war-fighting asset<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Marine veteran Vance joins Trump for Arlington ceremony honoring fallen troops<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Vice President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jd-vance\/\">JD Vance<\/a>, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, joined President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a> in commemorating <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/veterans\/page\/220\/\">Veterans Day<\/a> on Tuesday with a traditional ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.<\/p>\n<p>The speeches, including remarks from Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, followed a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-odonnell-one-hundred-years-ago-america-established-a-sacred-memorial-the-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier\/\" title=\"Exclusive--O&#039;Donnell: One Hundred Years Ago America Established A Sacred Memorial: The Tomb of The ...\">wreath-laying ceremony<\/a> at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3882706\/trump-2000-dollar-tariff-dividend-checks-how-rebate-payments-could-work\/\">Trump promises $2,000 tariff dividend checks: How the rebate payments could work<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3882432\/watch-live-trump-wreath-laying-ceremony-veterans-day\/\">WATCH LIVE: Trump participates in wreath-laying ceremony on Veterans Day<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3881888\/trump-affordability-dead-issue-recent-proposals-say-otherwise\/\">Trump says affordability is a &#8216;dead&#8217; issue. His recent proposals say otherwise<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Vance, considered an early front-runner to replace Trump in 2028, joked that he&rsquo;s learned over the past few months that the president &ldquo;really hates when somebody who&rsquo;s speaking before him goes on for too long.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;And so with that in mind, I have prepared a very brief and very inspiring one-hour and 45-minute speech on this beautiful Veterans Day Out here in the cold,&rdquo; he joked, eliciting laughs from the crowd and Trump himself.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Every single person who puts on the uniform of this nation deserves our gratitude, on this day especially, but every day. And so from the vice president and the entire administration to our nation&rsquo;s veterans, thank you for your service, thank you for your sacrifice, and thank you for making us proud every single day,&rdquo; Vance continued, before handing the microphone over to the president.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">President Donald Trump, with Vice President JD Vance, salutes before speaking during an event to mark Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo\/Evan Vucci)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Trump&rsquo;s own comments largely stuck to script, though he did take a few moments to recognize a number of his top aides by name.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;d like to name every one of you, but I think a lot of people would be upset. It&rsquo;s a little cold,&rdquo; he chuckled before getting back to the prompter.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Every captain of industry, every pioneer of science, and every star whose brilliance has lit up the lights of Broadway all share one thing in common. They only had the chance to soar because the veterans had the courage to serve,&rdquo; the president said. &ldquo;America&rsquo;s warriors have left behind the comforts of home and family to face violence, evil, and death so that our families could know joy, goodness, and peace. We honor them so strongly. Our heroes have lived through unthinkable nightmares so we could live the American dream, and the American dream is coming back again, stronger than ever before.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Because of what every veteran has done today, the flame of liberty shines bright. The people of our nation sleep safe. The American dream surges forward, and our magnificent destiny stands more splendid and glorious than ever before,&rdquo; Trump concluded. &ldquo;So I want to say thank you once again to every American veteran. You are very, very special people, and always in our heart.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">President Donald Trump salutes during a Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va., Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo\/Jacquelyn Martin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One day earlier, the vice president and second lady, Usha Vance, visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where Vance delivered remarks and mingled with veterans and service members.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;ll be rooting for you. It&rsquo;s seriously amazing. I really admire your spirit,&rdquo; Vance said after meeting with one soldier who discussed his injuries and treatment plan. &ldquo;Every time I&rsquo;m b***ing about my job, I&rsquo;ll remember this guy.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">President Donald Trump, right, salutes during a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in Arlington, Va. 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HIS RECENT PROPOSALS SAY OTHERWISE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can watch Trump&rsquo;s remarks in full below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"9TgZM1Ri1hQ\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"President Trump and Vice President JD Vance Deliver Remarks\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9TgZM1Ri1hQ?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marine vet Vance joins Trump for Arlington Veterans Day ceremony<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2645,"featured_media":2509247,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AP25315604062880_f74b46.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[40073,3634,15469],"class_list":["post-2509246","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-marine-veteran","tag-trump","tag-vance"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AP25315604062880_f74b46.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2509246","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2645"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2509246"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2509246\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2509250,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2509246\/revisions\/2509250"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2509247"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2509246"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2509246"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2509246"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}