| From Birthday Celebrations to Murderous Dictators, Trump Brings Out the Jets On July 3, the 'Wings of Freedom' demonstrations over the National Mall featured three hours' worth of aerial entertainment cooked up by the Trump administration as part of the America 250 celebration. There were parachute teams, the Air Force Thunderbirds, fighter jets, helicopters, and a 'tri-bomber' formation that included a B-2 stealth bomber. On Independence Day, military aircraft flew over DC every 18 minutes for nine straight hours. For some people watching the show, it was a glorious display of American military power and aviation prowess. For many who live here, though, it was a form of 'noise terrorism,' according to one TikToker, who likened the celebration to living in a war zone. |