On the eve of what’s gearing up to be the most divisive Fourth of July since James G. Watt split the country into Beach Boys fans and haters back in ’83 (party of one, Mr. Watt?), Presi…
is proclaiming that the cost of his Salute to America event “will be very little compared to what it is worth.”
But no one can agree on the cost, much less the worth. About $2.5 million in funds are being diverted from National Park Service fees, according tobut that figure apparently doesn’t include the cost of the aerial flyovers or military equipment. Despite Trump’s boast today that “We own the planes, we have the pilots, the airport is right next door,” estimates will no doubt continue to vary throughout the event as to the actual total cost. The military-focused website military.
But at least the fireworks are free, right? Trump tweeted that the fireworks would be donated by “two of the greats” – with Phantom Fireworks of Youngstown, Ohio, donating the material and the famous Grucci of Long Island, N.Y., doing the engineering and choreography.
And despite White House counselor Kellyanne Conway’s admonition to reporters – “I’m not going to allow you to politicize it” – the Salute has drawn fierce backlash for its transformation of a non-partisan day of celebration, music and fireworks into what critics are calling a thinly veiled campaign rally and fundraiser with heavy militaristic overtones.
The cost of our great Salute to America tomorrow will be very little compared to what it is worth. We own the planes, we have the pilots, the airport is right next door , all we need is the fuel. We own the tanks and all. Fireworks are donated by two of the greats. Nice!Our July 4th Salute to America at the Lincoln Memorial is looking to be really big.
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