Trump plans an elaborate July 4th party in D.C. Critics say spare us another campaign rally.

[DonViejo]

Democrats charge the president is politicizing the celebration of a nonpartisan holiday meant to honor the nation.

June 29, 2019, 8:00 AM EDT
By Hallie Jackson

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, the country will celebrate 243 years of independence — but this year's festivities are already setting off a different kind of fireworks.

That's because of President Donald Trump's plan to add more bells and whistles to Washington's usual celebration: music, military demonstrations and — notably — a speech he'll make, likely from the Lincoln Memorial, according to a White House official. The Washington Post reports there may even be an Air Force One flyover.

It's right up the president's alley, and he's encouraging attendees to come with flags in hand, predicting last week in Orlando there will "hundreds of thousands" of people on hand.

Trump was inspired by what he called one of the greatest parades he's ever seen: the march marking Bastille Day in France in 2017. That's when, as a guest of President Emmanuel Macron, Trump marveled at the display of military might.

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[dameatball]

1. You can bet that the "reserved" areas closest to cameras will be chock full of avid supporters.

[Corgigal]

2. He's just wants them to

pack his hotel. Using taxpayer funds for some lame 4th of July thing, but his precious ticket holders. Who better book at his hotel, it's what Trump is. I'm sure the prices went up.

Media don't attend. Just video tape who's staying at his hotel.