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SergeStorms

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2. He has to ruin everything....

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 08:48 AM

21 hrs ago

doesn't he.
If it's a Trump rally then let Trump pay for the fireworks, security, etc. Taxpayers shouldn't be on the hook for some cults' display of adoration for their "dear leader."

It's a celebration of America, asshole, not YOU!

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He has to ruin everything.... SergeStorms 21 hrs ago #2

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So he thinks, anyway. SergeStorms 16 hrs ago #20

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"...in beautiful and safe Washington D.C..." MorbidButterflyTat 15 hrs ago #24

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