welcome back to us at times Channel where we bring you the latest in politics and current events in today's exclusive report we're diving into a story that's shaking up the political landscape John McCain's son Jimmy McCain has publicly condemned former president Donald Trump for what he calls a violation at Arlington National Cemetery let's break it down last week former president Donald Trump held a campaign event at Arlington National Cemetery a place of profound significance for many especially the families of those who have served in the milit but this event didn't sit well with everyone Jimmy McCain the youngest son of the late Senator John McCain was particularly outraged in an exclusive interview with CNN Jimmy a military veteran himself expressed his deep disappointment calling Trump's actions a violation Jimmy has been moving away from the Republican party and this incident seems to have solidified his decision Jimmy McCain's criticism goes beyond just this event he has highlighted how over the years Trump's remarks about his father including comments like not a war hero and loser have deeply affected him on a personal level and now with the recent Arlington incident Jimmy is speaking out more than ever Trump's campaign filmed the visit which sparked an altercation with Cemetery staff who tried to stop them from filming in certain areas according to the Army Trump's actions violated federal law Army regulations and defense department policies yet the Trump campaign proceeded to release the footage anyway dismissing the criticism as manufactured so what does this mean for the upcoming election Jimmy McCain who recently registered as a Democrat says he's now fully committed to supporting kamla Harris in November it's a significant shift for someone from a family with such deep Republican Roots that's all for today's update what do you think about this controversy should cemeteries be off limits for political events let us know in the comments below don't forget to like share and subscribe to USA times for more in-depth coverage of the stories that matter