John, tell me why in a country where this is our reality:

CBS News
Our President is proposing we spend our resources on this:

The Washington Post
That’s right. While American families are stuck bearing the brunt of Trump’s tariffs and billionaire-first budget, he wants to spend tens of millions of dollars on self-congratulatory military events that only serve to stoke his ego.
This is beyond out-of-touch.
Using taxpayer dollars to bankroll needless military spending is something I’ve always stood against. I’ve consistently voted against bloated Pentagon budgets because schools, housing, and essential programs people depend on continue to go underfunded.
This frivolous spending isn’t just an insult to working families who can barely make ends meet. It evokes a time when fascist dictators paraded through the streets, lauding themselves as heroes while their people starved.
John, I will always support service members, but this $45 million military parade isn’t about them — it’s about Trump’s ego.
It’s time we address the urgent needs of working families. Please, add your name to my petition to join me in saying NO to Trump’s $45 million military parade:
Thank you,
Becca