Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff
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Mayor Skips Veterans Day Parade: Why Symbolism Still Matters for Vets
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March 19, 2026
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1:13Now PlayingPaul Rieckhoff calls out newly elected Mayor Zorhan Mardani for marching proudly in New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade while having skipped the Veterans Day Parade, arguing that quietly serving homeless veterans in the Bronx is no substitute for publicly standing with the veteran community when the cameras are rolling. Using sharp what-if comparisons—imagining the mayor skipping the Irish or Pride parades for a low-profile event—he explains why symbolism, visibility, and shared sacrifice matter so deeply to veterans and why this snub still stings months later. With Memorial Day and the next Veterans Day on the horizon, Rieckhoff puts the mayor on notice and urges viewers to remember which leaders truly show up for those who served. #veterans
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