UNITED STATES – The US President wants to highlight his role as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces by setting up a military parade in Washington on July 4, National Day.
On July 14, Donald Trump participated in the military parade on the Champs-Elysees, alongside his host French President Emmanuel Macron. The US president has not hidden his desire to establish a similar parade in his country to highlight US military power.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders announced it on Tuesday, confirming information from the Washington Post : “President Trump is completely supportive of the military who risk their lives every day to ensure the security of their lives. our country. He asked the Department of Defense to study the creation of a ceremony at which all Americans will be able to express their gratitude. The Pentagon has confirmed that it is “in the process of settling specific points.”
This decision provoked violent criticism among critics, especially Democrats, who compared his attitude to that of an autocratic regime leader. “What a waste of absurd money! Trump behaves more like a dictator than a president, “said the elected Democrat Jim McGovern quoted by AFP.
