By Petula Dvorak Petula Dvorak Local columnist Email Bio Follow Columnist May 13 at 3:39 PM We used to believe that some things in Washington were above politics: the cherry blossoms, the Easter Egg Roll, the Fourth of July.
Trump has yet to draw a big crowd in this town, where just 4 percent of the voters supported him in the 2016 presidential election. “It’s not about any one president. It’s about how our nation came to be, because of a hardy band of brave men and women,” said Rep. Betty McCollum . “It’s not about any one person, it’s about ‘We, the people.’ And if the president moves to make this about him, I think he will find the American public disappointed and angered by it.”
If Trump follows through on his threat to co-opt Fourth of July, Washingtonians who want to celebrate America, but not Trump, will have to decide whether to go.
And he is going to get it.
That’s because when a person is lacking in other certain areas they are obsessed with showing people his is bigger than theirs is that shows their insecurities for sure
No it is about his love for America 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸
Opinion? If opinion was against the law then you, Mueller & Trump would be arrested because there is no evidence in all? Just opinions
Hope it rains.
It says more about the people who advocate against the POTUS throwing an Independence Day bash than it does about the realDonaldTrump.
Bullshit perspective
Can you in your small little minds just think that Trump is just a Patriot? Must it all be about his ego. Hate is eating at all if you in the Left 🙄
Correct Perspective: The Washington Post is obsessed with the lie-to-bash-Trump count. The New York Times and The Atlantic share that obsession.
Boycott this. Have local or neighborhood parties.
ha. Everybody, go to Baltimore.
It’s about building an authoritarian regime!!!
JustStayHome
Don’t go. It is a used distraction being reused. What if no one went.
Anyone with any brains won't attend.
WashingtonCompost
NeylandWaldo Great! The more the merrier!
Stop your obsession with trump
No visiting Trump’s fireworks display it’s only a monument to himself!
BoycottTrump
cont.: AND Trump only mentions the crowd size for the million+ TV & YouTube viewers. But also for the actual crowds (x2), the sold-out, packed crowd inside, and the EVEN BIGGER crowd (avg. 30k more), watching huge monitors, outside. If the media covered it, he wouldn't bother.
Perspective: Trump is a true Patriot. The WaPo is a clown op.
No it isn't. I've watched every rally the President has held. Only once or twice have I observed any of the CNN,MSNBC,CBS, etc., camera crews, actually showing the sold out, packed, overflowing crowds, that have been TYPICAL, for Trump rallies, since day-one.
I think Trump hopes he+family are not in jail, so: Future party focus to deflect from reality of situation.
So where else should we go to celebrate?
It's also about his narcissism and his wanna-be authoritarianism
I hope nobody shows.
No shit
How many people who had made plans to be on the Mall for the 4th will now change those plans now that Trump has hijacked the celebration?
Pay no attention to the man behind this charade. IGNORhim.
People should NOT GO to hear Donny give a rambling lie filled indecipherable bunch of words! Go see the fireworks!
Golly Gee Gomer...a politician who is concerned about crowd size; you found a real oddity; leave it to WaPo to mention it! This is what is most important...why can’t you understand that simple fact. Add it to the economy any we are golden for 2020!
Asking all Americans to avoid this hijacked gathering to promote Trumps election. July 4th is intended for our Freedom not political narcissism. Enjoy it with family and friends🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Don't attend!
The crowd count is a byproduct of TheBestPresidentEver. Trump2020
Don’t let Trump turn the Fourth into a MAGA rally. Deny him what he wants, a huge crowd. StayHomeOnJuly4th and watch the fireworks in your home town.
It supposed to be freedom from tyranny ..
And your constant hit pieces on him are all about YOUR obsession with Trump. FakeNews LiberalismIsAMentalDisorder TrumpDerangementSyndrome
Stay away from DC on July 4. Boycott trumps rally. Enjoy your 4th locally this year.
Call it perspective... but it is in actuality another of your jaundiced opinions.
I would totally go, but i'll be in the backyard grilling by the pool getting drunk. Like i do every 4th 🤣🍺🇺🇸
You babies at the WaPo dont have to go.
I hope no one attends....
Then trumps re-election campaign should foot the bill for the 4th of July celebration, not the US Park Service! But to be honest, this celebration could backfire do to the fact it’s an open event where anyone can attend, meaning anti Trump fans can be part of the crowd. Yahtzee
It’s actually his love of country and the people in it. The left must spin this as always to create their alternative reality for their rabid sheep
boycott
“He’s getting regular briefings on the party planning. He’s offering suggestions on where the fireworks barge should be...” JFC.
hahahahhahahaha do a search everyone on the posts obsessive reporting of trumps obsessions.....hahahahahahahhahah you cant make this!
No you have learned nothing about this man. It is about his love and passion for this country! Giving this country back to the people, from the swamp and deep state that tried to destroy it in trying to implement a NWO.
Patriotism or Politicization?
All negative all day everyday!
Crowd count? What possible difference could that make. realDonaldTrump will make up the numbers, even if he has a good count. Lying is the only thing he know how to do.
So sad disgusting! Trump is so childish!
No. It’s by popular demand! POTUS
If Trump wants his shity pity party on the 4th let him pay for it out of his own pocket
Translation: Trump is the most popular president in recent history.
Leave the fireworks alone
Probably will be the lowest rated July 4th ever
He thinks it’s a celebration of him.
It's funny when you have people you know leave comments
This isn't news.... This is a bunch of jealous hypocrites! fakenews MAGA Hypocrites Racist
He’s going to be disappointed. He’s not as popular as he thinks.
Leave the 4th of July celebration alone!!!
Yes you are right .....PRESIDENT TRUMP is all about crowd count ......for the LOVE OF AMERICA !!!! He has always been about LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ FOR 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 AMERICA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸... Sooo sad WP hates America so.☹️☹️☹️☹️
Both NYC and Boston are better 4th celebrations. By far
Everyone should go watch the fireworks somewhere else!
Boycott the DC Fourth...
Trump is going to claim the Fourth of July is about him.... he will compare the celebration to other years. City is full of visitors and interns. While most dislike Trump, even Republicans, the 4th has always been a big DC event. Slap at Speaker
Its about time we bring back and show more American pride. trump2020
are you sure?
FakeNewsMedia
And ego.
No one should attend. BoycottDCFourthofJuly
A tutorial on how to ruin a holiday.
With 2 metro lines down all summer, I’m hoping people stay away.
He’s an attention hog you say? Well let’s keep on reporting this to the detriment of the forward-thinking 2020 candidates in case three people remain unsure on that topic. Or, we could ChangeTheDamnNarrative.
Trump promotes the US on Independence Day and the Left says it is a right wing conspiracy.
Boycott if you live in the area. Better yet, storm the White House and kick himself to the curb. Then stomp.
Home town celebration, not Trump. Screw him. I will stay home with my traditional celebration. IMPEACH.
“Takeover?” Did someone own it, or is that just the usual grousing?
Obsession. Enjoy your clicks
Are really that stupid? Or is being patriotic that foreign to you? Trump has three things going that the Democrats don't. Love of Family. Love of God. Love of Country. Trump is doing great and will win in 2020!! realDonaldTrump
Of course he is trying to steal the 4th of July and make it a MAGA party. No other country celebrate Independence Day like Americans do. And just like that Republicans want to cash on it! Like it’s a circus
He simply wants a large crowd of MAGA hats to show up for one of his spectacles, if it happens, the media should avoid covering it at all cost!
It's penis envy.
No it’s his obsession with America. Land of the brave home of the free
July 4th celebrates our independence. It is not a celebration of the Trump brand
Ridiculous
Boycott the theft of the 4th of July!!
Yes, it will be all about Trump, big campaign rally, how sad and disrespectful
When are you going to stop obsessing about him?
We know Trump loves crowds. With all the excitement He probably gets a woody.
Trump wants one of these elaborate parades showing military bands,missiles, People saluting him ...on our dime! This is a colossal waste of American taxpayer money. This man is a narcissistic ego maniac want to be dictator we should take to the streets in protest!
Didn’t the CHINESE invent fireworks?
Easy fix: don't show up
Boycott this celebration! There are plenty other celebrations to attend.
realDonaldTrump By going to this event you are supporting a liar and a person who cares only about himself, not America. I urge everyone to not go, show up. Go to your local 4th of July event. It is far more important than this one.
He's turning the 4th of July into a campaign rally.
He is such a huge narcissist. He will make the 4th of July celebration all about him. His insecurities are getting so boring and old. He has to ,constantly, pat himself on the back for things he hasn't even done?
It's going to be a disaster. With trumpsters, protesters. Fighting it out and trump rallying up his trump malitia. Charlottesville the D.C. version.
Duh
My family will not attend.
Is that what it's all about, typist? This is opinion... but I do give you corporate Bezos shills credit for your amazing attempt at mind reading. journalismisdead
Ahhh yes. Trump narcissism and crowd count
Crowd size, penis size. What's the difference? And he's lacking in both.
Easy answer. Don't go.
Before Trump’s takeover of Fourth of July, we had '8-28-2010 Restoring Honor - A Glenn Beck Event' and his obsession with crowd count. I counted with my own eyes.
He shouldn’t get away with this!!
He's not obsessed with it. You are. He draws crowds and you hate it.
Prediction: smallest Fourth crowd in years.
Democrats can stay home if they don't like it.
Perspective: WaPo should write a story on how absolutely terrible the Trump economy and unemployment s are.
None of the networks should broadcast the travesty. His head might explode.
Don’t give him a crowd to count‼️
He's turning it into another campaign rally, at taxpayer's expense!
Alpo = wapo
Welp, another national holiday ruined for Americans.
Anti American commie rag
It’s something he can understand. Think of it as carpet swatches
Trump2020 PatriotsAwakened
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Pathetic take on celebrating a great American Holiday. Post bias laughable.
Uh, BS, your story is all about jealousy and hatred. Let it go... Trump won.
Our Banana Republican President Trump just HAS to have 'Control'.
He had the BIGGEST crowds. No questions asked. Suggesting otherwise is treason. -Sean Spicer
Trump's presidency is like Carry On Caligula.
Weird how you have a problem with the American President having an involvement with a celebration of America.
MSM lies
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