From massive protests to a puny parade, America really let Donald Trump down

Source: USA Today
by Rex Huppke

“Well, Americans, I hope you’re happy with yourselves. You really let President Donald Trump down June 14. All he wanted was to celebrate his 79th birthday with a massive military parade that made him look powerful, scary and beloved. Instead, thanks to millions of Americans and their stupid First Amendment rights, he got a derpy, dull parade overshadowed by massive nationwide protests denouncing him. … Nice job, guys. Do you know how hurtful that was for a man who just wanted to have a cool birthday parade that would make him feel like a powerful dictator?” (06/16/25)

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/06/16/trump-military-parade-ice-protests-no-kings/84223316007/