Everything Donald Trump gets involved in is a bust for the American people- It's always all about him

Echo opinion letter published in the Milwaukee Journal

Reporters and headline writers, and the entire USA Today Network, are feeding Donald Trump's narcissistic ego and doing our nation a great disservice when referencing what happened in Washington on June 14, as "Donald Trump's parade." "Wisconsin Republicans cheer Trump's military parade but do not plan to attend" June 12.

The U.S. Army has been planning a celebration of its 250th anniversary for years, under more than one president. 

In fact, the anniversary dates from the Continental Congress authorizing an army for the United States of America as a whole. True, Trump has been trying to make it "All About Me" as he does just about anything happening in the world.

But, by calling it "Donald Trump's parade" you are ceding the ground, aiding and abetting his well known narcissism.

Next you will be making it impossible to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence without making that "Trump's declaration."

The better approach is to report on the 250 anniversary of the army of the United States, and leave Trump entirely out of the story, except perhaps for brief mention that he was there to watch.

Also note that the 250th anniversary of American independence is an eight year rolling celebration which has been notably absent from most press coverage, with rather limited official observance.

A few towns in Massachusetts celebrated the 250th anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord, but hardly anyone anywhere else did, including in Washington, D.C.

This is our celebration of the origins of our common country and all the contributions people of every race, creed, color and national origin made to bring it about. 

And yes, there were Americans of African descent among the Minute Men, there were Irish Catholics willing to rise against the British Empire, there were Jews devoting their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to the cause, and there were Oneida, Stockbridge, Tuscarora, among other nations playing vital roles throughout the war. Also there were women serving in the army, although they had to do so under disguise.

From Charlie Rosenberg, in Milwaukee