Hillary Clinton Slams Trump: He Doesn't Need Military 'Next To Him In A Parade' To Show Patriotism

  • 5 years ago
Hillary Clinton slammed President Trump on Thursday.

Hillary Clinton slammed President Trump for his military-equipment-heavy July 4 celebration.  "We need a strong national defense, but a president shouldn't need it next to him in a parade to show his patriotism," Clinton wrote Thursday. Her comment came not long after Trump tweeted: "People are coming from far and wide to join us today and tonight for what is turning out to be one of the biggest celebrations in the history of our Country, SALUTE TO AMERICA, an all day event at the Lincoln Memorial, culminating with large scale flyovers of the most modern and advanced aircraft anywhere in the World. Perhaps even Air Force One will do a low & loud sprint over the crowd…I will speak on behalf of our great Country!"  While he didn't mention it, there will also be military tanks. 
The event has drawn a great deal of scrutiny not only for being what some are calling an authoritarian display but also for its price tag.  Adam Taylor of the Washington Post notes that "nearly $2.5 million has already been diverted by the National Park Service for the event. It is unclear what the total cost may be." 

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