Ocasio-Cortez Slams Trump For Spending 'Millions On A Poorly Attended' July 4 Celebration
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed President Trump in a tweet on Friday.
Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed President Trump for spending "millions on...poorly attended" July 4 celebration.
"Trump spent millions on a poorly attended, 1 day parade days after saying he couldn't afford toothpaste & soap for caged children," she noted via Twitter on Friday. "Did he ask Congress for military parade [$] No. Trump held these kids hostage to secure billions for their abusers. Congress needs to see that." While both the White House and the Pentagon are declining to comment on the total cost of the celebration, the Washington Post previously reported that the "National Park Service is diverting" an "estimated $2.5 million…to cover activities associated with the celebration." The publication also noted that the military air show alone could easily surpass the $2 million mark as "the B-2 bomber could cost $700,000. Two F-22s fighters, about $300,000. The Blue Angels demonstration team, close to $320,000. And two F-35 jets, upward of $660,000." As for attendance, Trump seemed satisfied. On Thursday, he tweeted a crowd photo and wrote: "A great crowd of tremendous Patriots this evening, all the way back to the Washington Monument!"
Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed President Trump for spending "millions on...poorly attended" July 4 celebration.
"Trump spent millions on a poorly attended, 1 day parade days after saying he couldn't afford toothpaste & soap for caged children," she noted via Twitter on Friday. "Did he ask Congress for military parade [$] No. Trump held these kids hostage to secure billions for their abusers. Congress needs to see that." While both the White House and the Pentagon are declining to comment on the total cost of the celebration, the Washington Post previously reported that the "National Park Service is diverting" an "estimated $2.5 million…to cover activities associated with the celebration." The publication also noted that the military air show alone could easily surpass the $2 million mark as "the B-2 bomber could cost $700,000. Two F-22s fighters, about $300,000. The Blue Angels demonstration team, close to $320,000. And two F-35 jets, upward of $660,000." As for attendance, Trump seemed satisfied. On Thursday, he tweeted a crowd photo and wrote: "A great crowd of tremendous Patriots this evening, all the way back to the Washington Monument!"