Trump Celebrates US Military In July 4th Salute
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With Tanks and Flyovers, Trump Celebrates Military in July 4 SaluteWith U.S. fighter jets flying overhead, President Donald Trump praised the military and reveled in a show of pomp and patriotism on Thursday in a celebration of Independence Day that critics accused him of turning into a political event.
Trump, a Republican who was inspired to stage the flashy affair after seeing a similar display in France, dismissed concerns ahead of the ceremony about the expense and militaristic overtones of the event outside the 97-year-old Lincoln Memorial, a symbol of national unity.
"Our nation is stronger today than it ever...
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Producer-in-chief puts on a 4th of July show — with emphasis on the militaryPresident Donald Trump stood before the fabled Lincoln Memorial on the Fourth of July and, as the producer-in-chief, sought to place himself at the center of the nation’s history.
With subdued remarks, which touched on everything from the founding of the country to the civil rights movement to America’s ingenuity and its military, the president for the first time in recent history made himself part of Washington, D.C.’s longstanding, non-partisan Independence Day celebration.
To rebut any criticism that military leaders did not support the event, Trump at one point called...
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Trump hails US military in 4th of July addressPresident Donald Trump has hailed the "brave men and women" of the US military during a speech at a controversial Independence Day event.
"We celebrate our history, our people, and the heroes who proudly defend our flag," he told a crowd at a rain-soaked Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC.
The "Salute to America" event featured military flyovers and fireworks.
Opponents accused Mr Trump of wasting money and politicising the holiday ahead of his re-election campaign.
The Pentagon has not revealed the cost of the extravaganza, which many believe was inspired...
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