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Opinion: Trump’s birthday party doesn’t go as he planned

U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to speak after watching as members of the U.S Army participated in the 250th birthday parade of the U.S. Army on June 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/TNS)

Trump military parade — U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to speak after watching as members of the U.S Army participated in the 250th birthday parade of the U.S. Army on June 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/TNS)

Like millions of Americans, I have been disheartened by Donald Trump’s repeated violations of the Constitution and of human decency; nevertheless, on June 14 I saw an undeniable demonstration that we still live in a democracy.