Amid a nation divided by political fervor, a parade honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States Army brought both unity and discord to the forefront, with Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) stepping up to salute our military heroes.
Breitbart reported that a grand parade in Washington, D.C., marked the historic milestone of the U.S. Army’s 250 years of service, with President Donald Trump in attendance to swear in new and re-enlisting troops, while Senator Fetterman voiced strong support for the celebration, once again breaking with Democrats.
The event kicked off with patriotic fervor as parade-goers, captured in a video by Breitbart News White House Correspondent Nick Gilbertson on X, recited the Pledge of Allegiance before a massive American flag at the Washington Monument.
President Trump took center stage at the parade, personally swearing in a group of dedicated soldiers, both fresh recruits and those recommitting to serve, in a moment that underscored the military’s enduring legacy.
It’s a powerful image—our commander-in-chief standing with the troops, honoring 250 years of sacrifice, yet the left couldn’t resist turning a day of gratitude into a political circus with their protests.
Across the country, these “No Kings” demonstrations erupted, with organizers rejecting the parade as a glorification of Trump rather than a tribute to the Army’s history.
Senator Fetterman, breaking from the progressive pack, took to X to commend the event, stating, “This parade is comprised of our sons, daughters, mothers, and fathers—the very best of us.”
He doubled down, adding, “Regardless of your politics, it’s appropriate to celebrate the 250 years of sacrifice, dedication, and service.” Now, isn’t that a refreshing dose of common sense in a world obsessed with partisan bickering?
Yet, not everyone appreciated his stance—Mediaite reported that Fetterman faced jeers and mockery from a crowd at a “No Kings” protest for refusing to join their anti-parade crusade.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), never one to miss a chance for grandstanding, joined the “No Kings” fray at Union Station, slamming Trump as “America’s Hitler” in a rhetoric that’s as tired as it is divisive.
Swalwell claimed, “Two thousand rallies today, to say ‘No king in America, no king ever.’” Hyperbole aside, one wonders if these protests are truly about principle or just another chance to dunk on Trump while ignoring the real heroes of the day.
He also boasted, “I’m doing two townhalls a month in Republican districts,” as if politicking in enemy territory somehow validates his stance against a military celebration.
Swalwell further griped, “We need more independent-minded journalists who are not going to cave or fold to Donald Trump.” Fine, but perhaps we also need politicians who don’t cave to the progressive agenda of turning every event into a culture war battleground.
At the end of the day, the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army should be about honoring those who’ve served, not scoring cheap political points or chanting slogans that drown out the true meaning of the occasion.
Let’s hope future milestones can focus on unity rather than division, though with voices like Fetterman’s cutting through the noise, there’s a glimmer of hope for balance.