Amidst the national observance of Veterans Day, a recent social media faux pas by Squad members Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has stirred up some controversy. Posts that were later deleted seemed to confuse two significant holidays, raising questions about their understanding and respect for our military heroes.
Memorial Day and Veterans Day are both national holidays that honor the service and sacrifices of our brave soldiers, but each carries a unique significance and is observed on different dates. Memorial Day, marked on the last Monday in May, pays tribute to those who have lost their lives in military service. On the other hand, Veterans Day, observed on November 11th, recognizes all military personnel, regardless of whether they are living or deceased.
Shameful Princeton students rush to stop a MEMORIAL DAY parade after spotting American flags coming towards them.
Hundreds of activists charged onto the road and sat down while shouting “Free Palestine” at the parade marchers who were honoring fallen service members & veterans. pic.twitter.com/dSQWK0J4YD
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) May 26, 2024
In these now-removed posts, Rep. Bush and Rep. Omar wished their followers “Happy Memorial Day” while expressing gratitude for “veterans’ service.” While this may seem like an innocent error, it did not go unnoticed and many were quick to point out the mistake, criticizing the Congresswomen for their apparent misunderstanding of the holidays they were acknowledging.
The confusion sparked a backlash from various political groups. Many veterans and their families expressed their disappointment and anger towards the Squad members, questioning their understanding of the sacrifices made by our military personnel. Some even suggested that they were using the holiday for political gain.
In honor of all veterans on this Memorial Day weekend, in the words of Senator John Kennedy…
“I believe that Arlington National Cemetery contains 400 thousands reasons why you should stand your ass up for the National Anthem”
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This isn’t an isolated incident involving the Squad, which also includes progressive Congresswomen like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley. Known for their bold and sometimes controversial views, this latest event raises questions about their ability to represent and unify Americans.
While Rep. Bush and Rep. Omar have not yet responded to this controversy, their posts have sparked a broad discussion on social media, reigniting debates about understanding and respecting our national holidays. Some argue that this error reflects a larger issue in our society where many seem disconnected from the true meanings behind these commemorations.
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