President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and War Secretary Pete Hegseth participate in the Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery – May 25, 2026
President Trump will participate in the annual Wreath Laying Ceremony and deliver remarks at Arlington National Cemetery this afternoon to commemorate Memorial Day.
On this Memorial Day, to commemorate the 250th year of America’s founding, the President issued a proclamation, asking Americans to join in prayer for “all in harm’s way.” He further proclaimed that today will serve as “a day of prayer for permanent peace” and directed all flags to be flown at half-staff until noon.
“Since the birth of our Nation nearly 250 years ago, countless souls have lost their lives in this noble and righteous pursuit. On Memorial Day, we honor these American heroes,” Trump wrote.
“I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each locality at 11:00 a.m. of that day as a time when people might unite in prayer. I ask all Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance beginning at 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day.”
President Trump Releases Moving Statement in Honor of American Military Heroes for Memorial Day 2026
Trump also nuked the “Dumocrats, who disrespect our Military and all of the tremendous success that it has had over the last year,” in a classic statement, wishing a happy Memorial Day to all.
Happy Memorial Day to all, including the Dumocrats, who disrespect our Military and all of the tremendous success that it has had over the last year. God Bless those that have made the ultimate sacrifice. I love you all! President DONALD J. TRUMP
Today’s observance comes as peace negotiations appear to be closing in on a deal to end the war in Iran.
Trump announced the “largely negotiated” framework on Saturday. Included in the plan is a 60-day ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, concessions from Iran on nuclear enrichment, and Hezbollah’s ending its offensive against Israel.
Early reports on the deal with Iran suggest that an agreement is near and that Iran is poised to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and abandon its nuclear enrichment program.
Trump also announced on Monday that he seeks to mandate that all Middle East mediators and Iran sign on to the Abraham Accords and secure lasting peace as a condition of a deal.
Trump is expected to deliver remarks at 12 pm ET.
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