Although the COVID-19 pandemic has placed Americans in many unprecedented situations, it has also done much to disrupt the 2020 Presidential Election.
This would normally be a year where much of the focus would be on the various peaks, valleys, gaffes, and controversies on the campaign trail, but we're essentially finding that there is no campaign trail in 2020.
So while it may normally be expected for a candidate to pay their respects to veterans on Memorial Day, the context under which such a tribute unfolds in today's story can suddenly turn it into big news.