President Donald Trump, right, salutes at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va., Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to deliver remarks at Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Memorial Day.

Trump on Monday also placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a somber tradition for U.S. presidents. The president paused after placing the wreath, then stepped back and saluted during the playing of “Taps.” Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joined him.