The Hill 2020s: on Homeland Security


Lindsey Graham: Soviet-style parade of military hardware shows weakness

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. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said he would be in favor of a parade that honors military personnel, but that a "Soviet-style" demonstration of military hardware would show "weakness."

Source: The Hill coverage of 2020 presidential speculation Mar 1, 2018

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