In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Trump also outlined a White House renovation he hopes to carry out — which he said he will pay for himself.

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      Except to piss off your troops. I HATED being in parades to celebrate some general or another retiring. Then there’s the potential for heat injuries and troops just passing out from standing so long.

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        Sounds about right. You really want to honor the troops then how about taking that money and cutting every active and reservist soldier a check?

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          People forget the standard advice: Don’t lock up your legs, bend your knees just enough to have a little movement without it being noticeable at a distance. Gotta find the sweet spot of hydrated without overshooting into the “have to pee every 10 minutes” range too.

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          Seriously… I can only imagine they’ll have to hurry up and wait extremely early and be out there for hours. If it were me, I’d be PISSED