Biden officials and their allies in the legacy media are sounding the alarm over President Donald Trump’s upcoming patriotic military parade, scheduled to coincide with the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary — and his 79th birthday.
The parade will feature 7,000 soldiers, 150 Army vehicles, and more than 60 aircraft.
Instead of celebrating American strength and military excellence, top former Pentagon brass and New York Times reporters are melting down, suggesting the event might become a “Tiananmen Square moment.”
Appearing on The Daily podcast, New York Times host Michael Barbaro and Pentagon reporter Helene Cooper revealed that retired generals and Biden-aligned officials are “very worried” about the optics of Trump putting tanks in the streets of D.C. to honor the troops.
Far-left Mediate reported:
While the White House insists the event is a tribute to the armed forces, it follows stark escalations in Los Angeles following the president’s deployment of National Guard and Marines to support police trying to contain anti-ICE protests, which are entering their second week.
Speaking to Michael Barbaro, host of New York Times’ The Daily podcast, the outlet’s Pentagon correspondent Helene Cooper warned that many officials were anxious.
“There’s a very real possibility of the president now presiding over this parade Saturday night, showcasing the US military’s most fearsome weapons and most fearsome soldiers,” Barbaro said. “And the message in that context, in the context of what’s going on in LA, may feel more intended or as intended for a domestic audience than as impressing or intimidating our foreign adversaries.”
Cooper replied: “They’re very worried about that, and especially in the former uniform world where these are retired army officials, retired Marine generals, I’ve been on the phone with. They’re really worried about this image.”
She continued: “They are also worried about a potential Tiananmen Square moment where you have a protester standing in front of a tank. That is not what America is supposed to look like. And this is another one of those potential scary things that we could see on Saturday.”
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It’s the latest fearmongering tactic from the anti-Trump establishment, who are terrified at the thought of Americans rallying around their flag, their military, and their president.
Let’s be clear: this parade isn’t about “intimidation,” as the Left claims. It’s about appreciation. Appreciation for our troops, for our veterans, and for the strength that has kept this nation free for 250 years.
