Trump Warns Against Protests at Military Parade, Claims Protesters Are “Haters”
In an alarming statement, President Donald Trump warned that anyone protesting at the upcoming military parade in Washington—celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary—would face “very big force.” Speaking from the Oval Office, he implied that any dissenters were motivated by hatred for the country, though he admitted, “I haven’t even heard about a protest.”
Preparations for the parade are intense, with law enforcement anticipating a turnout of hundreds of thousands. Secret Service agents and police from across the nation will be deployed to maintain order. Fortunately, both the FBI and local authorities have reported no credible threats against the event.
During a recent speech at Fort Bragg, Trump also repeated unfounded conspiracy theories, alleging that California officials paid “troublemakers” to disrupt federal operations in Los Angeles. He accused these individuals of bearing foreign flags and amplifying a “foreign invasion.”
Further stirring controversy, Trump announced intentions to revert the names of military bases honoring Confederate leaders. He claimed the restoration of Fort Bragg, previously renamed Fort Liberty, exemplified a broader campaign to honor America’s historical military legacies.
As tensions escalated in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement efforts, local officials criticized Trump’s deployment of thousands of National Guard troops and Marines, asserting it disrupted state sovereignty. In response, California officials filed a lawsuit seeking to block these military actions, emphasizing the necessity of distinguishing military roles from civil governance.
Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles emphasized that local law enforcement—not the National Guard—was instrumental in managing recent protests, while lawyers for the state argued that military presence unlawfully intimidates citizens. The situation reflects ongoing national divisions and contrasting views on governance and law enforcement.
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