The Pentagon will break with tradition recently by refusing to say goodbye to armed forces or the military-style parade that Donald Trump sought to overthrow while the president leaves office Wednesday.
Trump bids farewell – unlike the fugitive he spoke during his presidency – despite his recent fall with a midfield Republican following an earlier Capitol storm. this month, Democrats last Wednesday called it ‘incited terrorism.’
The president wanted him to leave Washington for introducing a ‘sendoff in the style of an army and a crowd of supporters,’ said a person who has discussed the issue with Trump to CNN.
Two senior defense officials told Defense One that a farewell is not planned for the commander in chief.
President Donald Trump wants a military-style farewell parade as he retires, but the Pentagon has said he will not take part in such an event.
On Wednesday, January 20, Trump will leave the White House and Joe Biden will be inaugurated at a reception closed to the public following the Capitol storm two weeks ago and subsequent threats made after
More than 20,000 National Guards were sent to Washington DC to protect the streets following the Capitol storm earlier this month and the ensuing threats.
Leaders also usually engage in full Farewell obedience with the Armed Forces before leaving office to thank those who put their lives on the line to defend the country. But Vice President Mike Pence received this show of gratitude
Penny and Second Woman Karen Pence visited Lemoore Naval Air Station in California on Saturday to thank the soldiers stationed there
On Sunday Pence will visit the 10th Mountain Division in Fort Drum, New York
Trump has often pushed military parades during his presidency as a demonstration of U.S. power. He finally hosted one of those expensive parades on Independence Day 2019.
Millions were deducted from other currencies to hold the ‘Salute to America’ march two summers ago as tanks passed through the country’s capital and were attacked by airplanes in motion across the National Branch. Events included a speech from Trump and the traditional fireworks display.
The situation as a whole was a major break in tradition from Washington’s usual annual celebration of U.S. independence.
It is unclear whether Trump wanted to hold his farewell parade at the White House, Andrews Joint Base or his last destination on Palm Beach – but the issue now is that the Pentagon is say he won’t take part anyway.
When Trump’s term officially ends at noon on Joe Biden’s inaugural Day – Wednesday, Jan. 20 – Trump expects to be at his Mar-a-Lago club in South Florida or play at the nearby golf course.
Trump has not yet admitted losing the election to Biden, but has reiterated his promise of a ‘peaceful transition of power’. ‘
Ever since Ronald Reagan’s presidency, the Department of Defense has been honoring Farewell to the Armed Forces while presidential terms come to an end. The rituals involve members of the military meeting or seeing the president in person and their commander usually shows his gratitude for their commitment and sacrifice.
This president, however, does not participate in any of the traditional end-of-term events.
On Saturday, Vice President Mike Pence gave observations to sailors at Lemoore Naval Air Station, and visited on Sunday the 10th Mountain Division in Fort Drum, New York. On Wednesday, the White House announced Pence’s upcoming plans, considering his comments highlighting the Trump Administration’s historic foreign policy accomplishments. ‘
Trump often boasts of his support for members of the military
Trump pushed for arms parade as a show of power and US proud of his overall leadership, finally hosting one on July 4, 2019
The show included a national flight of military aircraft and a speech from the president
In a show of nonsense, Trump will also not engage in any hand-held rituals that owners typically perform to welcome newly elected leaders – such as leaving a letter of advice to the new president or hosting a one-on-one conversation.
President Biden’s inauguration is being closed to the public because of the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6, which left five dead, after Trump tore his supporters apart at a gathering near the White House.
In the past few weeks, more than 20,000 National Guard troops have been deployed to the nation’s capital and will continue to patrol the streets of Washington DC until they are established at least.
The FBI is also monitoring a number of violent threats, including a rumor plan for thousands of ‘armed countrymen’ to land on the Capitol or White House.