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Concerned Veterans for America deputy director and U.S. Marine Corps veteran John Byrnes is unhappy with Joe Biden.
Last week’s divisive speech by Biden continues to have ramifications for the struggling Oval Office occupant.
Not only did Byrnes call out Biden for his speech, but he also slammed him for using the Marines as props and jeopardizing their careers.
Don’t Use Them
Military members are not to be present in uniform during a partisan political rally.
Byrnes was livid that Biden used them as props during his ridiculously partisan and divisive speech.
He stated, “Men and women in uniform serve the country, not a party” and “take a solemn oath that should not be taken lightly or taken advantage of.”
Byrnes continued, “When elected officials use our troops as props in political and partisan messaging, it undermines the nonpartisan nature of our military and erodes trust in the institution.”
The White House responded to the attack, stating, “The presence of Marines at the speech was intended to demonstrate the deep and abiding respect the President has for their service to these ideals and the unique role our independent military plays in defending our democracy, no matter which party is in power.”
It was not, and everyone knows it.
It was a veiled threat to Trump supporters that if you don’t back down, Biden will sick the big dogs on you.
Mike Chamberlain, the director of government watchdog Protect the Public’s Trust, stated, “In addition to potential violations by their superiors for coercing their participation in this event, the administration may be exposing these service personnel to possible allegations of misconduct for improperly engaging in political activity.
“While the administration often offers criticisms of its predecessors for norm-breaking activities, this represents another example of them copying and pasting the same behavior.”
Kendra Arnold, executive director for the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust, also piled on, stating, “There is a separation between official government communications and overtly political communications.
“This both protects taxpayer funds and the public’s confidence that our government is not a political entity.
“Also, given that they were prominently visible behind the President, I would add that the military should never be used for partisan political purposes.
“The men and women of our Armed Forces serve and protect the freedom of all Americans, not a particular political party or ideological agenda.”
There is no way Biden will be able to spin himself out of this, especially after all the criticism that was levied at Trump when he gave out MAGA hats while visiting troops and the presence of General Milley at Trump’s photo-op during the George Floyd riots.
