Trump's military show in Texas raises eyebrows

So, it looks like Trump is back in the news with military personnel from the Texas National Guard making an appearance. While the article doesn’t dive deep into the implications, it’s hard not to see this as yet another attempt by Trump to bolster his image as a tough leader. It’s like he thinks that if he surrounds himself with soldiers, it somehow validates his questionable policies and behavior. Remember when he used the military as a backdrop for his photo ops? It’s the same playbook, just a different scene. What’s concerning here is the message this sends about the role of the military in our democracy. The military should be apolitical, yet Trump seems to have no qualms about using them as a prop for his political agenda. This blurring of lines not only undermines the integrity of our armed forces but also raises serious questions about the respect for democratic norms. When leaders start to view military personnel as mere accessories to their political theatrics, it’s a slippery slope that can lead to dangerous precedents. In a time when we should be focusing on unity and accountability, Trump’s antics only serve to deepen the divide and distract from the real issues at hand. We need leaders who respect the institutions that uphold our democracy, not ones who treat them like a stage for their personal drama. Let’s hope we can move past this and start holding our leaders accountable for their actions instead of letting them play games with our values.