Maryland Governor Wes Moore Sounds Off On Donald Trump’s Military Parade: A Call to Prioritize Patriotism Over Personal Ambition

Army veteran and Maryland Governor Wes Moore took to X on Friday to critique Saturday’s military parade, which is ostensibly celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary but is widely perceived as a puff piece for Donald Trump. Moore asserted that the parade, prompted by Trump’s admiration for France’s Bastille Day celebrations, diverts attention from the true spirit of military honor. The estimated $25 to $45 million cost raises eyebrows, especially given the administration's budget cuts. The president, coincidentally celebrating his birthday, will watch the spectacle from a prime location as 6,169 troops, along with tanks and aircraft, are showcased. Moore expressed disappointment, emphasizing that this occasion should honor sacrifice, a concept he feels Trump cannot grasp due to his self-centeredness.Moore, a former captain in the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, reflected on the exemplary service of Col. Billy Murphy, whose legacy inspires him to champion a cause greater than oneself.