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elleng

(130,156 posts)
1. Good, glad to see hogan agrees with me on this. AND
Tue May 14, 2019, 08:23 PM
May 2019

“Most presidents have celebrated the Fourth of July without trying to corrupt it with propaganda and monarchical pageantry, but that’s obviously not his style,” said Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) in an interview.

Independence Day is “a great holiday” that shouldn’t become “a state-organized propaganda event,” he added.

In a statement, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) said, “The President’s decision to insert politics into a celebration of our nation is deeply concerning. The estimated cost would be significant, and would essentially amount to a taxpayer-funded campaign rally.

“I hope the House committees of jurisdiction will closely examine the President’s proposal. The Trump Administration ought to rethink this decision.”

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