It is a rare event when the US Army publicly accuses a former Commander-in-Chief and his staff of being liars.

They didn’t use the word, but the Army’s statement about the Trump visit to Arlington Cemetery made it clear that every statement from Trump and his staff about the visit was a lie.

At a time when he’s in trouble on a number of other fronts – not least illegal use of artists’ music in his rallies and massively unpaid bills for use of rally venues and other suppliers – you have to wonder about his sanity. Or rather just accept that he is demented and get on with it.

But first, the Army. The US. Army said an employee at Arlington National Cemetery who tried to “ensure adherence” to rules that prohibit political activities at the cemetery “was abruptly pushed aside,” but that the employee decided not to press charges against the Trump campaign staffers who allegedly pushed her.

The Army’s statement said: “Participants in the August 26th ceremony and the subsequent Section 60 visit were made aware of federal laws, Army regulations and DoD policies, which clearly prohibit political activities on cemetery grounds……An ANC employee who attempted to ensure adherence to these rules was abruptly pushed aside.

“Consistent with the decorum expected at ANC, this employee acted with professionalism and avoided further disruption. The incident was reported to the JBM-HH police department, but the employee subsequently decided not to press charges. Therefore, the Army considers this matter closed.”

The Army, in its statement, called the incident “unfortunate,” adding: “it is also unfortunate that the ANC employee and her professionalism has been unfairly attacked.”

NPR reported that “Because federal law prohibits Army employees from being involved with any political campaign, the staff at the cemetery did not deal directly with the Trump campaign about his visit there. A source familiar with the event said the cemetery staff worked with the staff of Republican Congressman Brian Mast of Florida, who joined Trump at Arlington.”

“Arlington Cemetery staff dealt directly with chief of staff, James Langenderfer, briefing him extensively on the rules, which include no campaign events at the cemetery. They also reiterated that only an official Arlington National Cemetery photographer — and no campaign photographer — could be used at Section 60, the location of the recent American war dead. The source said Langenderfer told them the Trump campaign agreed to these rules.

Mast told NPR that “President Trump conducted no politics at Arlington National Cemetery.”

Yet Trump, who has to be one of the world’s dumbest liars, shared a TikTok video including footage from Arlington National Cemetery which would violate a federal law against using military cemeteries for campaigning purposes.

….and his staff have demonstrated that they share his appalling behaviour.

Steven Cheung, the former president’s communication director, said the employee was experiencing something he termed “Trump derangement syndrome”. A day earlier he claimed the person was mentally ill, while Chris LaCivita, Trump’s senior adviser, called the employee “despicable”.

Nevertheless, even if the Army doesn’t take further action, perhaps someone should think about a citizen’s arrest of Mr Langenderfer.

The PAC Vote.Vets has a different take on it all with its latest campaign ad.

Meanwhile, as well as being a liar, serially stiffing creditors and presiding over the collapse of casinos (what sort of businessman could fail to make a profit out of casinos) and universities Trump is also a thief.

He has consistently pirated the musical work of many groups for use at his rallies – refusing to get their permission to use their work.

The list is amazing. In alphabetical order they include: ABBA, Adele, Aerosmith, Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen, Celine Dior, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Earth Wind and Fire, FREE, Eddie Grant, Foo Fighters, Guns and Roses, House of Pain, Johnny Marr, Neil Young, Nico Vega, The O’Jays, Ozzy Osbourne, Pharrell Williams, R.E.M, Rihana, the Rolling Stones, Twisted Sisters, Village People and Taylor Swift.

The much-rumoured Taylor Swift endorsement of Harris is probably unlikely but a legal demand for payment from her team would be just as effective.