I am sure you saw what Donald Trump did in honor of the Army’s 250th Anniversary over the weekend… throwing a whole $45 million parade for his birthday in Washington, D.C.

Now, in Maryland, we got to show how we celebrate. I joined some of my fellow service members for a run. We shared stories. I thanked them for their service. We even sang some of my favorite songs passed down through generations of soldiers.

Listen, I joined the Army when I was 17 years old. It changed the trajectory of my life. The things I learned in the military I still use to this day, and the people I served alongside are my brothers and sisters for life.

So, the Army’s 250th Anniversary was deeply personal to me. Not only because we got to celebrate, but because I know what it means to fight for the freedoms that allow for that celebration.

This weekend we honored our armed services and the importance of those who raised their hands to serve by coming together. Not by using them as props for a parade.

But it shouldn’t surprise us that this is how this administration chose to do it.

Whether it is firing federal workers – many of whom are military veterans – or cutting veterans’ services, it’s clear this administration doesn’t value our servicemembers. Every chance they get, this administration puts their own petty interests first.

John xxxxxx, that’s not what service is about.

When I took office, I took an oath to serve every Marylander. No matter if that is on the 250th anniversary of our nation’s Army – or any other day – I’ll always put my people and our country first.

But I count on grassroots support from folks like you to keep up the fight. If you can chip in any amount today to power our campaign, I’d appreciate it, John xxxxxx.

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Wes