Memorial Day is a federal holiday to remember the people who died while serving in the United States armed forces.
But for Donald Trump, it’s a day for those dead people to recognize him. And since these people can’t speak, he spoke for them.
“Those who died for our great country would be very happy and proud at how well our country is doing today,” he wrote.
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The news you care about, reported on by the people who care about you.He concluded his tweet about a solemn day of remembrance with: “Nice!”
Happy Memorial Day! Those who died for our great country would be very happy and proud at how well our country is doing today. Best economy in decades, lowest unemployment numbers for Blacks and Hispanics EVER (& women in 18years), rebuilding our Military and so much more. Nice!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 28, 2018
Twitter responded with snark.
#CadetBoneSpurs sure puts the ME in Memorial Day.
— Karen (@NoReGretsky) May 28, 2018
Legit did a double take because I thought this might be from a parody account. Nope. Trump thinks Memorial Day is all about him. pic.twitter.com/J9S1ts8E3S
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 28, 2018
Others made the point more seriously.
As a Gold Star Widow I take great offense to you saying “ Happy Memorial Day”. My children and I have spent the day grieving for my late husband. Also, why mention the economy in this tweet?
— Amanda (@Amanda9142910) May 28, 2018
A shame watching 5-Deferment @realDonaldTrump transform Decoration Day into Desecration Day. He can’t comprehend a day that’s not all about the glorification of himself. pic.twitter.com/07ziebrFq4
— Col. Morris Davis (@ColMorrisDavis) May 28, 2018
and this was his tweet to the nation's Veterans this morning. We cannot let this stand #MemorialDay @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/NrEN1HQFIm
— Christine Miles 🌄 (@mickeefynn) May 28, 2018
I live next to a cemetery. Families are walking down our street gathering for the Memorial Day ceremony. Children are quiet, adults are somber. I have not heard one exclamation of "Happy Memorial Day!" I have not heard one mention of the economy. Your words today shame us all. pic.twitter.com/5ID8ZcLMTW
— Mad Momma C (@MadMommaC) May 28, 2018
One Twitter user got right to the point.
My grandfather who fought in WW1, 4 uncles who fought in WW2, 3 of those same uncles were in Korea. 6 cousins were in Vietnam and 2 in desert Storm. Now I have 3 nephews in service. I #Resist because what they fought for is being destroyed.
— Carroll S. Jones (@ICarrollJ) May 28, 2018
