19 hours ago
- Politics
- South Wales Argus
Doubts over Donald Trump's June 14 military parade
'Che' Guevara was born. Hitler occupied Paris, and the Falklands War ended.
The U.S. military will march through Washington on Saturday, June 14, 2025, to celebrate 250 years of service. President Trump, who is celebrating his 79th birthday, is expected to take the salute.
The background to this forthcoming event is Trump's desire to replicate a military parade put on by the French President following his state visit to France during his first term.
Do not be fooled. This display is not about honouring the military, it's about a show of power by Trump and should be seen in the context of what he has instigated in Los Angeles by illegally deploying the National Guard and U.S. Marines to quell a protest that was well under control by state law enforcement.
The Constitution expressly requires a request to the Federal Government by the State Governor of California to activate the National Guard. As for the Marines, a state of emergency must be declared by the president before they are deployed to intervene in civilian unrest.
A peaceful protest against the forced deportation of migrants is not a state of emergency.
Malcolm Richards.
