Dems fume over Trump plans to address public from Lincoln Memorial on July 4Fox News, Jun 6, 2019, Alex Pappas
Democrats on Capitol Hill are fuming over President Trump’s plan to deliver a speech at the Lincoln Memorial during the traditional July 4th celebration on the National Mall, saying the event should appear non-political.
The U.S. Park Police confirmed this week that Trump planned to attend this year’s celebration, which typically brings thousands to the nation’s capital.
“President Trump’s efforts to insert politics into a celebration of our nation’s history is extremely alarming,†House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., said in a statement on Thursday. “Forcing taxpayers to foot the bill for what amounts to a political rally is irresponsible and a misuse of funds. I strongly urge the president to reconsider his proposed event.â€
Hoyer is among several House Democrats who wrote a letter to Trump on Thursday asking him to abandon his plans, saying they worry it will “create the appearance of a televised, partisan campaign rally on the Mall at public expense.†In asking the president to reconsider, Democrats accused him of wanting to make the event about himself.
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