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Republicans are raining on Trump’s parade

Editorial Board Published June 14, 2025
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Nobody appears wanting to have fun President Donald Trump on his birthday—not even most of his Republican mates.

For weeks, Trump has puffed up his June 14 navy parade in Washington, a spectacle of fireworks, flyovers, and tanks meant to honor each the Military’s 250th anniversary and his personal 79th birthday. He’s promised an “unforgettable celebration” and even threatened potential protestors with “very big force.”

Most Democrats have been by no means going to point out. However now even some Republicans are bailing.

Earlier this week, Politico surveyed 50 GOP lawmakers, and simply seven stated they deliberate to remain in D.C. for the festivities. The Wall Avenue Journal adopted up and located extra Republicans skipping out, with some even publicly questioning the occasion’s price ticket, which might run between $25 and $45 million, all taxpayer-funded.

On Wednesday, the HuffPost caught up with practically a dozen GOP senators. Many dodged easy questions on whether or not they deliberate to attend or how they felt about the associated fee.


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Utah Sen. Mike Lee stated he “might be” going, then punted when requested in regards to the value: “Uh, I have not looked into [it].”

Others have been extra blunt. “It’s the president’s call, but if it were me, I’d save the money,” Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana advised the Journal. “I mean, we’re a lion, and a lion doesn’t have to tell you it’s a lion. Everybody knows it’s a lion. So why spend the 40-plus million dollars to tell people that we’re a lion?”

Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin—no fan of federal spending—stated he wouldn’t attend, both. “I don’t like spending on anything,” he stated, earlier than including that should you have been going to splurge, “this is probably not a bad thing.” He didn’t provide a lot of a response for skipping.

Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri gave one of many extra awkward solutions. He isn’t planning to go however admits he doesn’t produce other plans. Requested whether or not he simply wasn’t a fan of parades, he advised the Journal, “Oh, I love parades.”

Others have been extra direct. Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama stated he’d be in his dwelling state campaigning for governor. Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee stated Trump’s birthday parade would battle together with his daughter’s 18th birthday. Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma stated it was his anniversary. “I choose to be married,” he added.

Additionally skipping are Senate GOP Whip John Barrasso, Home Speaker Mike Johnson, Home Majority Chief Steve Scalise, and Senate Majority Chief John Thune.

Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia stated he received’t be attending, both. However he added, helpfully, “I think it’s great celebrating the military.”

Possibly so. However let’s be actual: This parade isn’t in regards to the navy. It’s about Trump.

On Saturday, beginning at 4 PM ET, People will get the privilege of watching their tax {dollars} fund a North Korea-style present of navy would possibly on the president’s birthday. Trump might declare it’s for the Military, however the timing—and tone—make it clear: It’s about his parade.

And nobody appears to be clamoring for it, apart from Trump and his interior circle. In keeping with a brand new survey from the Public Faith Analysis Institute, three-quarters of People (76%) oppose spending $45 million on “a large parade of soldiers, weapons, and combat vehicles” to mark the Military’s 250th birthday and Trump’s birthday. Forty-eight p.c of People “strongly” oppose the parade, whereas simply 6% “strongly” favor it. 

Stable majorities of Democrats (93%) and independents (80%) are in opposition to the parade, together with a slim majority of Republicans (52%). Even amongst People who view Trump favorably, 52% oppose the parade.

Put merely, even Trump’s base isn’t shopping for the hype. And if previous occasions are any information—just like the underwhelming turnout at each of his inaugurations—there’s little purpose to anticipate this one to be totally different. 

Some Republicans on Capitol Hill apparently didn’t even know the parade was occurring. 

“Oh, wow, that sounds cool,” stated Sen. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming—till the Journal reporter advised her the estimated value. “Oh, good heavens,” she responded.

FILE - People take part in the "No Kings Day" protest on Presidents Day in Washington, in support of federal workers and against recent actions by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, by the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana,File)
Folks participate within the “No Kings Day” protest on Presidents Day in Washington, in help of federal staff and in opposition to latest actions by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, on Feb. 17.

Even with the president working to carry onto no matter help he can, the lineup is skinny. In keeping with Politico, a few of the solely “yes” RSVPs embrace far-right Reps. Byron Donalds of Florida, Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, Cory Mills of Florida, and Elise Stefanik of New York.

Trump’s crew insists he’ll be joined by “top military leaders” and Cupboard members like Protection Secretary Pete Hegseth and Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins. A White Home spokeswoman promised a “historic crowd.”

Possibly. However the louder presence is anticipated to be within the streets.

On the identical day, anti-Trump protesters are planning rallies in 1,800 communities nationwide beneath the banner “No Kings Day,” opposing the Trump’s authoritarian drift. Organizers say it might be the biggest day of protest since his second time period started, eclipsing April’s “Hands Off” rallies, which introduced tons of of 1000’s of People to the streets.

So sure, Trump might get his tanks and flyovers. However the crowd? The celebration? The love? That appears unlikely. For all of the pomp and bravado, it’s shaping as much as be an costly reminder that even his personal celebration would fairly be wherever else.

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