U.S. veterans divided over Trump’s militarized birthday spectacle seen as a patriotic loyalty test
A massive Soviet-style military parade planned in Washington DC has become a flashpoint for veterans and the public alike. Falsely promoted as a celebration of U.S. Army history, the event’s timing and structure have fueled accusations of politicization, deepening the divide over whether the orchestrated display honors service or exploits it. James McDonough served in the U.S. Army for 27 years, fighting in Vietnam and delivering humanitarian aid to Rwanda. For him, the June 14 military parade in Washington for the Army’s 250th anniversary, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s birthday, is about the resilience of a vital institution and...
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