Trump warns Democrats, claims Iran victory in Veterans Day speech

President Trump used his Veterans Day speech at Arlington National Cemetery to claim victory in the Iran war and warn against Democratic opposition, while also dedicating a planned memorial arch to military members. Trump laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and praised veterans as a "guiding light," but also issued a veiled warning against those with "horrible ideology," appearing to reference the incoming Democratic majority threatening subpoenas. He declared "we won" regarding Iran, though he said the conflict's end is pending. The president's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch faces legal challenges, including a lawsuit from Kennedy family members over shadows on gravesites, with a federal judge halting construction. Trump also honored 103-year-old WWII veteran Jack Myers during the ceremony.