President Trump is basking in the U.S. military’s might in light of deploying troops to deal with protests in California ahead of a massive military parade planned in Washington this weekend.

Trump on Tuesday visited North Carolina, where he watched military demonstrations and then delivered remarks at Fort Bragg as a precursor to the military parade. He was met with cheers from the crowd, which also booed at mentions of Democrats who have feuded with the commander in chief.

The events in the lead-up to the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday celebration, which is also falling on Trump’s 79th birthday, showcases a flexing of political strength that has bolstered the White House.

But Trump is also facing concerns for setting precedents and using emergency powers to deploy the military within its

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