Trump takes over Fourth of July celebration, changing its location and inserting himself

[Demovictory9]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-takes-over-fourth-of-july-celebration-changing-its-location-and-inserting-himself-into-the-program/2019/05/10/40f428c0-733d-11e9-9eb4-0828f5389013_story.html

Trump takes over Fourth of July celebration, changing its location and inserting himself into the program

President Trump has effectively taken charge of the nation’s premier Fourth of July celebration in Washington, moving the gargantuan fireworks display from its usual spot on the Mall to be closer to the Potomac River and making tentative plans to address the nation from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, according to top administration officials.

The president’s starring role has the potential to turn what has long been a nonpartisan celebration of the nation’s founding into another version of a Trump campaign rally. Officials said it is unclear how much the changes may cost, but the plans have already raised alarms among city officials and some lawmakers about the potential impact of such major alterations to a time-honored and well-organized summer tradition

[CatMor]

1. Just a few simple words ...

he is such a jerk.

[hlthe2b]

2. one word: BOYCOTT

Sorry, tourists, but if you care visit prior to the events or come in a couple of years if you can.

[FakeNoose]

3. I guess I won't be watching it this year

[spanone]

4. Maybe he's going to declare America his Kingdom?

FUCKING DICTATOR

[Atticus]

5. If this celebration has always been planned and implemented by the CITY of

Washington, DC, what actual authority does Trump have to insert himself into it?

Can't DC just tell him he's free to watch the usual display at the usual location, but that he will NOT be speaking?

[kskiska]

10. They turned down his military parade.

They can deny him this one, too.

[SeattleVet]

6. I like the phrase 'inserting himself'...

he does sort of look like an ugly orange buttplug.

[Celerity]

12. 'Putin your butt'

[AJT]

7. Hmmm, perfect time for a HUGE protest.

[struggle4progress]

8. "Vlad says if I burn down DC, he'll destroy the fake completely unfair pee tape"

[hunter]

9. In a just universe stone Abraham Lincoln would stand up and kick Trump into the Reflecting Pool.

[Rambling Man]

13. In the old days

he would have been challenged to a duel by now.

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

11. The trump of July.

It's not gonna happen Donny.

What a logistical nightmare.

[ehrnst]

14. Speaking from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial......

Facebook and twitter will explode with this: