Hi John, it’s Mark Takano.
Today is America’s 250th birthday – and I’m proud every day to be an American.
Although, I’d be lying if I said it can be trying at times when I’m seeing Trump try to dismantle fundamental American values every day.
We are so much better than this, John.
Instead of celebrating the Americans who have worked every day to embody the vision of our Founders, Trump has made today about himself.
He’s turned our 250th celebration into a “Trump rally”, just another way to feed his ego. Look at what else he’s plastered his name and image on: