President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Vance attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Sunday before returning to the White House.
Trump attended a series of Washington events before returning to office.
The president-elect’s wife, Melania Trump, and his children, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Tiffany Trump and Ivanka Trump, were also present. Vance’s wife Usha Vance also attended the event.
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President-elect Donald Trump lays a wreath during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Sunday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Some of Trump’s Cabinet picks were also in the crowd, including Pete Hegseth, his pick for defense secretary; Marco Rubio, his pick for secretary of state; Tulsi Garba Tulsi Gabbard, his choice for director of national intelligence; and his choice for United Nations ambassador, Elise Stefanik.
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Vance attend a wreath-laying ceremony Sunday at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, as Melania Trump and Usha Vance look on, left. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Trump braved the drizzle and placed a wreath on an easel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of a silent crowd, looking solemn. A moment later Vance did the same thing.
During the ceremony, Trump saluted and Vance put his hand on his chest.
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As President-elect Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Sunday, Vice President-elect Vance put his hand on his heart to pay tribute to the president-elect. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
After the ceremony, the two left Arlington National Cemetery.
Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign-style “MAGA Victory” rally at Capitol One on Sunday night.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
