President Donald Trump wants a war.
If he can’t get a trade war with Canada or China or all of Europe, he’ll settle for a war on democracy by deploying troops on American soil to punish peaceful protesters.
And, as if that was not enough, Trump was determined on Saturday to waste taxpayer money on a jingoistic military parade, like the ones you might see in China, Russia or North Korea, that coincided with Flag Day and the president’s 79th birthday.
“For two-and-a-half centuries, the men and women of America’s Army have dominated our enemies and protected our freedom at home,” Trump said in a video posted to Truth Social in early June.
“This parade salutes our soldiers’ remarkable strength and unbeatable spirit. You won’t want to miss it. Just don’t miss this one. It’s going to be good.”