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Military Members Boo Newsom, Biden and the Press During Trump Speech
- President Donald Trump gave a 50-minute speech at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Tuesday to mark the Army's 250th anniversary.
- This event preceded the Army's 250th birthday celebration and military parade scheduled for Saturday, which is also Trump's 79th birthday.
- During the speech, Trump addressed immigration protests in Los Angeles, criticized California officials, discussed restoring Confederate fort names, and highlighted a large military budget.
- Trump performed his viral 'Y.M.C.A.' dance at the event, thanked soldiers with chants of 'USA,' and warned protesters they would face 'very big force.'
- The visit underscored Trump's focus on military support and border enforcement in advance of the grand parade and ongoing federal responses to protests.
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Trump Gets U.S. Military Troops To Boo Democrats And 'Fake News' During Alarming Speech
Members of the military stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, erupted in boos when President Donald Trump goaded them during a speech in which he attacked former President Joe Biden, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and the "fake news" covering the ongoing protests in L.A. in response to the Trump administration's immigration raids.The military has a longstanding tradition of remaining nonpartisan so it was stri…
Trump's speech prompts new questions_ concerns about politicization of military
Defense Department officials say troops who cheered and jeered Tuesday at President Donald Trump’s political statements at a rally at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, did not violate military regulations, but a former military legal officer said they did just that. During the speech, uniformed soldiers yelled in support of Trump’s political statements and booed former President Joe Biden and California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Watch NBC Bay Area News free …
Trump's remarks at Fort Bragg blur line between military and partisan politics
President Trump’s remarks at Fort Bragg on Tuesday added to concerns over his military deployment in California. Breaking longstanding rules and regulations barring active duty military from participating in partisan events, the president reportedly curated a friendly crowd, encouraged soldiers to engage in political speech and sold MAGA merchandise. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Graham Parsons.
Bragg Soldiers Who Cheered Trump's Political Attacks While in Uniform Were Checked for Allegiance, Appearance
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'The generals stay silent': Experts alarmed as Trump politicizes Army at Fort Bragg rally
Military and political experts, veterans, and journalists are condemning President Donald Trump’s political rally at Fort Bragg on Tuesday, warning he crossed a critical line by delivering overtly political and authoritarian-themed remarks before U.S. Army troops. They also expressed alarm that uniformed soldiers appeared at ease booing his political opponents—another troubling breach of military norms. Some now say the time has come for general…
'The Generals Stay Silent': Experts Alarmed as Trump Politicizes Army at Fort Bragg Rally
Military and political experts, veterans, and journalists are condemning President Donald Trump’s political rally at Fort Bragg on Tuesday, warning he crossed a critical line by delivering overtly political and authoritarian-themed remarks before U.S. Army troops. They also expressed alarm that uniformed soldiers appeared at ease booing his political opponents—another troubling breach of military norms. Some now say the time has come for general…
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