Trump Caught in Rain, Official Appearance After Four Days... Criticism of "Neglecting National Affairs"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seulgina Jo] U.S. President Donald Trump made his first public appearance four days after losing the presidential election. There are criticisms that President Trump is neglecting state affairs due to his focus on contesting the election results.

Local media such as CNN reported that on Veterans Day, November 11 (local time), President Trump visited Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia to lay a wreath and observe a moment of silence. This was his first official schedule since learning of President-elect Joe Biden's victory while playing golf at his Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, on November 7.

Prior to this, President Trump held a press conference at the White House on November 5, hinting at contesting the election results. He then enjoyed golf at his own golf club on November 7 and 8, and had not scheduled any further public events.

During the approximately ten-minute event, President Trump made no remarks. Although it was raining at the site, President Trump did not use an umbrella and gave a hand salute. Along with First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Christopher C. Miller, Director of the Counterterrorism Center who is serving as Acting Secretary of Defense after the dismissal of Mark Esper, also participated in the memorial.

Local media reported that President Trump, who had been active enough to answer questions from reporters even aboard the presidential helicopter, has recently not shown such behavior. CNN pointed out, "Instead of attending to official duties, he is busy tweeting claims of election fraud or playing golf."

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