Like Trump, U.S. Embassies Are Raising Cash for Lavish July Fourth Parties

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/business/trump-july-fourth-singapore-japan.html?unlocked_article_code=1.MVA.ur4z.AySWf-1d_usv

Some of Washington’s diplomatic outposts in Asia are raising millions for events to mark the 250th independence anniversary. One ambassador offered to sing and dance.

Just in case you thought they were only selling the United States to Americans.

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muffedtrims@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 187d (3 replies)

WTF is there to celebrate?

silence7@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 187d (1 reply)

The end of the Republic.

phoenixz@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 187d

Ding ding ding

devolution@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 187d

TheReturnOfPEB@reddthat.com · 1 pts · 187d