Military Members Are Getting Honest About Their Real Thoughts On Trump's Parade -- Here's What They Had To Say

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

By now, you're probably aware that on Saturday, the Trump administration held a festival and parade for the Army’s 250th anniversary — an event that also coincided with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. The celebration featured 6,600 troops, 150 military vehicles, and more than 50 aircraft. While the official cost was not disclosed, the Army estimated the event’s expenses to fall between $25 million and $45 million.

From the No Kings protests held across the country on the same day, to many critics voicing their thoughts on the event online, there's been no shortage of opinion on the whole affair. Because the parade was ultimately to be in service of the Army, we asked military members, both active and retired, to share what they thought of the day.

Hundreds of US military members and veterans chimed in — here's what they had to say:

1."Former US Army here, '82–'86. Trump is the greatest threat this nation has ever faced."
—edgycat84

2."Marine vet, '07–'16. It is disgraceful that Trump used the military to boost his little ego. A man who has never lifted a finger to help anyone in his life just wasted millions of dollars to have his own little parade. I would have taken a third non-judicial punishment (NJP) for refusing to march in that parade with a smile on my face."

—surprisedturtle814

https://www.yahoo.com/news/military-members-getting-honest-real-215734004.html

[Norrrm]

1. Trump used our military as a setup for commercials for his donors.

[FlyingPiggy]

2. Coinbase?!?!! JFC, that's ridiculous to have corporate sponsorship w our military

That’s outrageous and beyond appalling. FU coinbase!!

[MorbidButterflyTat]

3. Remember years ago

Seems so quaint remembering when Americans were concerned about the fugly felon crapping on the Emoluments Clause. It's almost nostalgic compared to today's never ending shitshows.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

4. From this Marine Veteran, '64-'99,

I agree with every vet who opposes Been A Dick Donald.
Semper Fi.

[Cha]

5. This one is dead on .. TY

2."Marine vet, '07–'16. It is disgraceful that Trump used the military to boost his little ego. A man who has never lifted a finger to help anyone in his life just wasted millions of dollars to have his own little parade. I would have taken a third non-judicial punishment (NJP) for refusing to march in that parade with a smile on my face."

—surprisedturtle814

[UTUSN]

6. K&R