No Veterans' Day proclamation from the White House - nothing on the White House site.

[Liberty Belle]

Last edited Tue Nov 13, 2018, 01:40 PM - Edit history (1)

On edit, I was wrong. Another DUer pointed out it is there, findable only if you search for it in the search bar: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/presidential-proclamation-veterans-day-2018/ Not on the homepage, unlike in past administrations, nor is there a press briefing area anymore that I could find.


Original message:

Beyond not going out in the rain to honor WWI veterans in France, and not going to Arlington National cemetery or even sending VP Pence, Trump's White House website does not even have a proclamation or any acknowledgment at all of Veterans' Day.

I hadn't been on the site in a while but the entire press briefing section is gone-- no press releases, press briefings, photos, videos, nothing at all. Just sections touting his policies on the economy, military etc. No contact button. Nothing.

This is a disgrace to all veterans and beyond that, to all Americans. I am equally concerned about the lack of transparency.

[gratuitous]

1. Republicans keep insisting that they (and only they) care about veterans

I'm not seeing it. I wonder if the media have noticed?

[grantcart]

2. Kelly must be on strike

[MineralMan]

3. I don't think there's anyone left who is in charge of the site.

When people leave the West Wing, they don't get replaced these days. The slot just stays empty.

[onenote]

11. See post #9.

[Johnny2X2X]

4. He didnt get his parade so he's pouting

Trump wanted his military parade for this week where he could be honored. The military told him no so he’s pouting.

[RockRaven]

5. And no vocal Congressional GOPers pushing back, demanding the White House give vets their due.

I'd like veterans who still support the GOP to explain that decision, because Trump and the GOP are transparently exploitive of the military for political purposes then turn around and sh*t on vets every chance they get.

[vlyons]

6. He must be having a real snit-fit

Oh boy, is he ever going to show all that fake news gang. He don't need them. He'll just starve them of his sparkling personality and heroic deeds and tremendous policies that make America great again.

[lastlib]

7. Commander Comb-over was too busy dissing the French.....

You CANNOT expect him to take time away from his "executive time" admiring himself in the mirror to do something like honoring troops, do you? After all, he likes the ones who don't get captured--or killed.

(in case it's needed.....)

[Guilded Lilly]

8. I hope we take our country back soon. Twilight Zone.

[onenote]

9. It was issued on the 9th. Hard to find on the website, but it's there.

If you search "Veterans" on whitehouse.gov you can find it:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/presidential-proclamation-veterans-day-2018/

It's typically the case that the proclamation is issued prior to Veteran's Day.

[Liberty Belle]

12. You're right. They buried it deep down, but it's there.

In past presidencies this was always on the front of the homepage, as well as in press briefing areas. Still shows their priorities are off, but if moderators want to lock this thread that would be appropriate since I was in error.

[Achilleaze]

10. He knows veterans' stuff makes his record as a draft-dodging republican casino hustler

look like the shit pile it truly is.