"Trump spent $45 million of your and my dollars on a sparsely-attended parade of people in old-timey soldier costumes and tanks."
"King Charles had his own birthday parade, but instead of watching from the sidelines, he and his family rode in carriages."
Elinor Jones discusses the stark contrast between the birthday celebrations of Trump and King Charles, using them as a launch point to explore themes of power and public service. She reflects on her gratitude for family safety while grappling with societal issues, indicating a backdrop of national anxiety. Trump's extravagant and costly parade is framed as self-indulgent, in contrast to King Charles's more participatory celebration. Jones critiques the authoritarian tendencies perceived in Trump’s display of power while praising the traditional royal image of serving the people.
Read at Portland Mercury
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