Gold Star families defend Trump visit to Arlington Cemetery

The families say the former US president was merely honouring their loved ones when he came to Arlington

Misty Fuoco, left, sister of Nicole Gee, and Donald Trump place their hands over their heart at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider at Arlington National Cemetery (Alex Brandon/AP)

Gold Star military families have launched an attack on Vice President Kamala Harris, stating Donald Trump’s campaign to accuse the Democratic nominee of politicising fallen US service members.

On Saturday, Ms Harris accused Mr Trump of using the Gold Star families, who have all lost a relative or loved one due to military service, to stage a “political stunt” that “disrespected sacred ground” where many Afghanistan soldiers are buried.