Question. President Trump has worn a ballcap (a white baseball-style cap emblazoned with "USA" in gold lettering, part of his branded merchandise) to a solemn dignified transfer ceremony for fallen U.S. service members on March 7, 2026. We did some research and learned this:

Military Funeral and Ceremony Etiquette: Guidance from sources like the Air National Guard emphasizes that civilians should not salute but instead "remove any head gear and place it over their heart" during honors, such as when the flag passes or during similar solemn moments. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) similarly advises removing hats at military funerals and placing them over the heart.

Application to the President: As a civilian (even as Commander-in-Chief), the President is expected to follow civilian protocols at such events, which are not formal military formations requiring uniform covers. Uniformed service members typically keep their headgear on outdoors while saluting, but civilians do not. There is no explicit exemption for the President in these guidelines, though some informal opinions suggest flexibility—however, tradition and code prioritize removal for respect.

Does anyone understand why he wore a ball cap, when according to military law it's disrespectful? We researched it even further and no President, including President Trump ever did this in the past. Didn't know if this is a code or what....