Former President Donald Trump has denied allegations of a conflict or "fighting" during his visit to Arlington National Cemetery last week, dismissing it as a "made-up story." However, Army officials have confirmed that one of their employees was abruptly pushed aside by Trump campaign officials, leading to calls for an investigation into the incident.

The controversy arose after NPR reported that an Army employee at Arlington National Cemetery was "pushed aside" by Trump campaign officials during the former president's visit. While Trump called the incident a "made-up story" and accused Vice President Kamala Harris of spreading misinformation, members of Congress are demanding transparency and details surrounding the incident.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, the ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, wrote a letter to Army Secretary Christine Wormuth, requesting the incident report from Arlington as well as a briefing. Raskin expressed concern that the employee declined to press charges, citing fear of retaliation from Trump supporters.

Sen. Tim Kaine, a Virginia Democrat, has also called on the Army to provide the incident report, stating that the employee and her professionalism have been unfairly attacked. Meanwhile, Vice President Harris issued a statement emphasizing that Arlington Cemetery is "not a place for politics" and accusing Trump of disrespecting sacred ground during what she called a "political stunt."

During his visit to Arlington Cemetery on August 26, Trump was accompanied by Gold Star families who lost loved ones in the bombing at Kabul International Airport. The Army confirmed that Trump campaign officials violated cemetery rules and federal law by taking photos and videos in Section 60, where fallen soldiers from the Afghanistan and Iraq wars are laid to rest.

In response to the incident, the Army released a statement asserting that participants of the ceremony were informed of the prohibition of political activities at the cemetery. The statement also confirmed that an ANC employee who tried to enforce these rules was pushed aside. The Army considers the incident closed, as the employee has chosen not to press charges.

NPR has identified the Trump campaign officials allegedly involved in the incident but has been unsuccessful in obtaining their comments. The Trump campaign, in their defense, claimed that the cemetery staffer was experiencing a mental health episode and vowed to release footage of the encounter, though they have yet to do so.

Chris LaCivita, a top Trump campaign adviser, condemned the actions of the cemetery employee and criticized them for dishonoring the men and women of the armed forces. However, LaCivita misspelled "hallowed" in his statement.

Congressman Brian Mast's staff worked closely with Arlington Cemetery staff, informing Trump's team of the rules and restrictions. Mast's chief of staff, James Langenderfer, confirmed that the Trump campaign agreed to abide by the rules set by the cemetery. However, Mast's staff did not directly address whether Langenderfer had briefed the Trump campaign about the rules.

This incident has sparked renewed accusations of Trump politicizing the military for personal gain. Trump has faced previous controversies, including alleged derogatory remarks towards fallen soldiers and insulting the late Sen. John McCain. His recent comments comparing recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to those who received the Medal of Honor have also drawn criticism.

As congressional lawmakers continue to seek answers and the aftermath unfolds, the incident at Arlington National Cemetery has reignited debates over the appropriate conduct and respect for sacred military grounds.