John Neely Kennedy in 2019 LA Governor's race

On Homeland Security: We don't need a military parade to show off American power

President Trump's proposed military parade could cost as much as $30 million, budget director Mick Mulvaney said: "I've seen various different cost estimates of between $10 million and $30 million depending on the size of the parade." Trump has proposed a military parade multiple times during his presidency.

Democrats have joined with some GOP lawmakers to speak out against the parade, with many saying it could come off as "totalitarian" and would evoke demonstrations in North Korea and Russia.

Some have said a parade would be a waste of money, and that more should be invested into services like mental health care for veterans instead.

Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) expressed opposition to a parade, saying, "America is the most powerful country in all of human history; you don't need to show it off."

Source: The Hill coverage of 2019 Louisiana Gubernatorial race Mar 1, 2018

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