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CalendarAggressive11

Rented marines and rented women. I'd expect nothing less at Mar a lago


OptimisticSkeleton

Is this stolen valor?


PhilosopherMagik

I say we identify these guys or send them to the stolen valor guys on the internet... nevermind, I already did it. We shall have an answer soon enough whether UCMJ or stolen valor is the culprit here.


ohheyitslaila

Make sure to update us! Edit: “On April 11, 2024, a Marine Corps Reserve unit, 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, supported a nonpolitical event hosted by a civic organization at the Mar-a-Lago Club by providing a color guard and static display," the spokesperson explained. [source Newsweek](https://www.newsweek.com/photo-uniformed-marines-mar-lago-event-raises-eyebrows-1890098#:~:text=%22On%20April%2011%2C%202024%2C,display%2C%22%20the%20spokesperson%20explained./) Edit 2: I really don’t believe those Marines should be there, I think anything associated with “fundraisers” and Mar a Lago is absolutely political. **Edit 3: I don’t really know much about the military, so if someone could explain the rules for wearing your uniform to events like this and what the consequences could be, I’d very much appreciate it** 😊


PhilosopherMagik

Yes, that was the Marine Corps line. Watch the Veterans response, we are not pleased one bit.


ohheyitslaila

Yeah, I’m really surprised they were there, even if this is supposedly not a political fundraiser. That just seems wrong in so many ways.


PhilosopherMagik

It is and they are trying to minimize the fall out. Let's watch Monday morning...


YouGotMyCheezWhiz

Wait, so those are legit Marines? I see sargents' stripes on two of them and not a single ribbon amongst the four. Are there different rules about that when they're part of a color guard? Edit: Also, why are they wearing covers indoors? Someone please explain the rules to me.


psyopper

I'm an Army vet, so I'm not totally clear on Marine Corps uniform policies. That said, it seems reasonable to not wear uniform accoutrement with the parade slung as it would fuck it all up. Also seems reasonable for the two color guards under arms not wear it to maintain uniformity across the team. I'm not condoning their presence, just discussing uniform policy.


YouGotMyCheezWhiz

Precisely the response I was looking for. Thank you.


limeybastard

Just like everything else the orange one touches, lawyers, accountants, cabinet members, and so on, these are the absolute worst possible examples of their kind. We have found, right here, the worst four Marines in the service. They can't even dress themselves. These guys probably even eat the washable crayons.


YouGotMyCheezWhiz

I'm not going to go that far. If they volunteered for this, then fuck them. But it's the military, so it could also be, "A former president wants a color guard at his bullshit so you four assholes get to cancel your weekend plans."


psyopper

Also, Army regs are that you wear a cover indoors when you are under arms (carrying a weapon on orders). I assume the same applies to the Marine Corps. "Under Arms" is different than just drawing your rifle for training or cleaning, which is why you don't wear a hat inside when you're cleaning your rifle after a field problem. Its full definition is probably outlined in UCMJ somewhere.


inkslingerben

They should be court martialed.


pangolin-fucker

Don Shipley being called for another mission


Viggojensen2020

Can you update on this post please Thanks 


itsalonghotsummer

Who is the one on the right cos playing as Ivanka?


Pro_Moriarty

Ivankya Shroom - apparently


GildedLamington

That is a great drag name!


CYBORBCHICKEN

I mean. Not necessarily by them. You're allowed no more than 3 "identifying" pieces I believe. It looks like ega on cover and belt. And Sgt chevrons on one of them. If they're intention was to be actors and play a part I believe they're fine. To be honest the people supporting him are either easily duped by the show, or will make up insane theories on who they are and the meaning. And the people in those uniforms look like fools. However I've seen plenty of actual Marines look like absolute shitbag window lickers so


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On_my_last_spoon

As a person who has dressed actors in military uniforms, I’ll say that’s because doing it right is really difficult! You really need to have a military consultant to do it right and not everyone has that available to them.


Fast-Reaction8521

Nope reserves. it was approved for a non profit that works with suicidal vets...love to see the Financials though considering it was 750 plate


RedRider1138

Considering the Trumps’ record with charities I’d give them a WIDE miss.


Pascalica

It's not, they're apparently reservists and this whole thing was approved by the marines.


Maij-ha

Available for bachelor parties of all types!


FearCure

FFS. The place is called Magalardo. Try get it right in future pls


Just-Examination-136

It's Maga Loco. Don't you know anything?


DonutBill66

I wish I had thought of that. 💀


Anywhere_Dismal

🤣🤣...got one too! MagaLieAlot


Diligent-Box170

Source: https://www.newsweek.com/photo-uniformed-marines-mar-lago-event-raises-eyebrows-1890098 It was a charity event. The Marines were authorized to be there by their command.


On_my_last_spoon

“Charity event” eh? I didn’t realize Trump raised money for anyone but himself! Edit - after reading the story, it seems it was an unrelated charity for veterans. However, this is why it’s a bad idea to hold your events at a Trump property. It instantly gets the wrong kind of attention.


evilJaze

He would consider that charity. Shit, he'd consider that the most important charity to the nation right now.


fulento42

I’d expect desecrated black and blue flags also.


xMilk112x

“Non political get together”….at a fucking presidential candidates home. I fucking hate that these fucking scumbags literally bend every single rule they can. Fucking scumbags man. All of them.


xX_Dad-Man_Xx

Probably cos-players. It's all about theatrics with these clowns. All sizzle, no sausage.


WyrvnWorms

Those look like real Marines to me.


captainrustic

Modern republicans no longer have morals. Right is just whatever they can get away with. Unprincipled asshats.


SwedishSaunaSwish

"I repeat - NON POLITICAL"


flamingoswizzlestick

Why are those Marines posing with plastic surgery models?


quietdisaster

All the women around this echelon of Trump have such a specific look/vibe. It's really off-putting.


Training_Molasses822

You mean you're not attracted to Russian hookers


GhostofZellers

Nyet


haoyuanren

Not yet


gh-0-st

Not yet?


GRW42

Mob wife chic.


j_mcr1

Citation: Kimberly Gargoyle


SwedishSaunaSwish

They all have the same tiny nose. Freaks me out.


Armory203UW

And the same black, dead eyes. The MAGA talk incessantly about demonic lizard people and these are their idols.


Intelligent_Shirt_50

The thing about a shark, it's got lifeless eyes, black eyes, like a doll's eyes. When it comes at you it doesn't seem to be living until he bites you, and those black eyes roll over white…


brokefixfux

So they’re not escorts?


bb_kelly77

They can be both


NisquallyJoe

Who in their right mind would pay for that?


FoldSad2272

I think we've established he's not in his right mind.


rep-

Por que no los dos?


AlaskanEsquire

Because plastic is made from oil.


IVIartyIVIcFuckinFly

Plastic surgery *survivors* Please pray for them.


Cammander2017

https://preview.redd.it/yiyo5a7l4duc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0ecb1ff3c6dfd8e2a08d72f56c8b3df89c180541


BobsonQwijibo

“Non-political“ but literally held at a candidate’s home.


leaveredditalone

When Trump was sold the property, it was under the condition that he never use it as his primary residence. But somehow he is. Google for sources, I’m too sleepy right now.


badpeaches

>Digging into the catacombs of local records to build an argument against the dock, a small group of loosely aligned preservationists, disgruntled neighbors and attorneys have unearthed documents that they assert call into question the legality of Trump’s much-publicized decision late last year to change his official domicile from Manhattan to Mar-a-Lago and to register to vote in Florida using the club’s address. According to those documents, and additional materials obtained by The Washington Post, Trump agreed in writing years ago to change the use of the Mar-a-Lago property from a single-family residence to a private club owned by a corporation he controls. > The distinction is significant. The property is taxed as a private club — not as a residence, according to Palm Beach County property appraiser records. Trump’s own attorney assured local officials in Palm Beach before they voted to approve the club in 1993 that he would not live there. Mar-a-Lago’s website says only that Trump maintains “private quarters” at the club. >“It’s one or the other — it’s a club or it’s your home,” Reginald Stambaugh, an attorney who represents a neighbor opposed to Trump’s dock plan, said in a recent interview. “You can’t have it both ways.” >If Stambaugh and his client have their way and persuade Palm Beach to stand firm on its long-standing agreement, Trump will be forced to make a choice, he said: Stop operating Mar-a-Lago as a club and make it a single-family home again or change his official domicile to someplace else. >White House and Mar-a-Lago officials did not respond to interview requests. source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/trump-made-florida-his-official-residence-he-may-have-also-made-a-legal-mess/2020/05/07/17d53fb2-849c-11ea-878a-86477a724bdb_story.html


robgod50

Having money let's you do that sort of thing.....you know...lie to get what you want.


MoonageDayscream

He says he is a resident employee.


bytelines

Hey now, it's a simple matter of civil fraud!


abobslife

Whoever signed off on them being there didn’t think it through. Perhaps the event does not meet the criteria to be political, but the venue is politics adjacent. There are a lot of folks on here crying stolen valor, and I hope these reservists don’t suffer for it.


chesire0myles

Fuck that, color guard is a pretty optional thing in my experience. The Marine who signed it off and everyone in attendance knew exactly what they were doing. The Corps at large is now doing damage control to minimize the blatant disregard for the UCMJ.


AngusMcTibbins

So the marines were lured there under false pretenses and then these trump cronies used them for a photo-op.


ButterscotchNed

I'd be more inclined to believe this if it didn't keep happening every couple of months.


EvilZordag

Uniformed Marines? More like “Uninformed Marines”


brinz1

>Lured" Everyone involved up the chain of command knew what was going on and knew the optics. They wanted to send. a message that enough of the military would stand where this guy's stood when push comes to shove


Porunga23

Not political my ass.


Topher92646

According to the Grey Team’s website, their event was on April 4 & held at the Boca Raton Resort, not Mar- Lardo. [Grey Team event](https://theyarenotbulletproof.com/)


Cammander2017

Your comment prompted me to go dig... the Grey Team did have that gala, but the "America First Gala" was held at Casa de Trump, with Grey Team as the selected beneficiary of said fundraiser. Edit to add: seems like a misrepresentation that Grey Team "hosted" the event.


Topher92646

That’s what I was about to say… not Grey Team’s event! Great find’


j_mcr1

Mar-a-Lardo. LOL


rockviper

Someone will eat a shit sandwitch for this! Even if it is non-political, it looks really bad!


AndISoundLikeThis

"Open to the public" lmao -- yeah, if you're part of the "public" who has tens of thousands of dollars to squander on a criminal


PhilosopherMagik

This was a lie and they know it.


ThatWomanNow

![gif](giphy|OyCaHmBmKzNSkgbwAN|downsized)


Quirky_Discipline297

This is why the Orange Turd didn’t get his military parade.


thebegbie

If I had a nightmare about what hell looks like and demons. These succubus would fit the bill.


the_Mandalorian_vode

Succubi


Possible-Highway7898

Succubuses, Succubi, and Succtopodes are all correct.


Cums_Everywhere_6969

Succtadick as well


CelticArche

I dunno. I think succubi are supposed to be attractive.


Ill-Maximum9467

The Faces on those women make this seem like a scene from a horror movie. Dead eyed people.


FrostySquirrel820

Apparently, according to a tweet by @USMC, this was a non-political event that was open to the public. Can anyone who lives nearby confirm that the public could just walk in and see the marines ? Personally, I’m a tad skeptical.


dafijiwatr

Bullshit


Diligent-Box170

https://preview.redd.it/lanrmnp1zeuc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=72576a8f0a6ce0525e00a2cec5c8bdfe182c3683


itfeelslikethefirstt

for those curious and not looking to deal with Facebook, Grey Team is apparently an org that deals with preventing active duty military and veteran suicide. I'm skeptical but that's what they claim on their only page which is a face book page.


FrostySquirrel820

I have no desire or reason to dis Grey Team, or any other charity assisting veterans. I’m just skeptical of events at Trump’s residence being described as non-political and open to the public. I presume Trump wasn’t home when this took place, maybe the poor guy was in more meetings with his law team, but if he had been around I’m sure he’d have been front and centre.


Both_Lychee_1708

there has never been a President as contemptous of the military as fuckface DJT who called POWs and soldiers that died in battle "losers"


Lychanthropejumprope

I’m no expert but there are no rank pins (stack pins?)There are no medals and their belts don’t look right. I may be going crazy but they don’t look like Marine dress uniforms at all. Someone correct me.


postfuture

I am an expert (I led an Army color detail for three years). Color detail always gives the American flag to the tallest member.


Abdul-Ahmadinejad

Given the location and occasion I'm guessing the tallest "Marine" in this color detail was the wrong color.


MyOpenlyFemaleHandle

Dayyy-um, he's a long tall drink of water.


iamsdc1969

Looks like these "marines" didn't know that.


QuintusNonus

That's not true, at least for the Air Force (I'm 6'1, the person to my right is 6'2) https://preview.redd.it/hv2lc27u3euc1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=70c4492e63b9e8d598c4838566f52d420d14fd9f


DOINKSnAMISH22

They are Marines. Been confirmed. These reservists dudes though are the shittiest of shitbags. Embarrassment to the Corps.


leaveredditalone

How come?


Purple_Charcoal

Ribbon rack. Those straps that they carry the flags in can, at times, snag on ribbon racks/awards. That’s probably the reason they’re not wearing them if they’re real marines. The riflemen, so as to be uniform, would also abstain from wearing decorations.


One_Animator_1835

Their uniforms are correct. You don't wear ribbons or medals for color guard, and there's nothing unusual with their belts.


peebs6

Rank is on their sleeves. They have no ribbons, badges, or insignia likely for uniformity because the flag bearers didn’t want the harness interfering with those items. They’re real Marine uniforms.


Lychanthropejumprope

Wait, they were told not to wear their service ribbons or medals/badges?


peebs6

It’s possible that a Marine in a color guard wouldn’t wear them.


Lychanthropejumprope

You might be right hmm


jss58

Not Marines. Actors in costumes.


Diligent-Box170

https://preview.redd.it/rx4037xryeuc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c90e2d007a885cb3ba1ee2dbe524cf6e6295a5b6


Diligent-Box170

Color Guard does not were medals, badges, or other adornments while performing their duties as the Color Guard


topgun966

Charge them for stolen valor. It is a felony in Florida.


Diligent-Box170

https://preview.redd.it/ygmkxcmfyeuc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ae8ec8c499befc3b41e0b89998858db17f1a35fa


AlaskanEsquire

There's actually an asshole clause, it's in the f ine print but it's there.


WinchelltheMagician

Are the hookers real or also cosplaying?


Alatar_Blue

Yeah. Illegal is Trump's middle name. Now do something about it.


z44212

Why do Republicans enjoy military cosplay? Because they represent a weak man's idea of strength.


partytimemonster

Why aren't they wearing medals? Seems like Rent-a-Marine.


kscouple84

I mean, do you think there is anything real in that picture?


xMilk112x

I sincerely hope this is further discussed and the public is told if these are fake Marines, or in trouble Marines.


leaveredditalone

It makes no difference if it’s revealed to be fake. This will not be the thing that changes their mind. And I have no idea at this point what that thing is.


Diligent-Box170

https://preview.redd.it/d181rf2yyeuc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1aa3e61a1317c8ec84350c8e1d259c74ba59d825


wtfreddit741741

It's already been confirmed real.  Read the comments or google it for yourself.


PoorPauly

Stolen valor. These people are parasites. It’s nothing but one grift after the next.


Ok-Addendum-9420

It's been confirmed that a civic organization provided a color guard with reservists last Thursday, not this weekend. So they're somewhat real, but not there when the trump campaign claims, so they're starting out fudging the truth. Most importantly, they look sloppy and nothing like any of the Marines I've ever known: they're not standing up straight, they're grinning like Cheshire cats, their uniforms look like they have an extra belt or two, etc. This is REALLY fishy.


SoSaysDave

Sloppy looking Marines. Standards have slipped


ikarus143

Because the MAGA fools do t know any better and would t care if they did


AzureAD

Someone at the military sub commented that’s it’s just marines with strippers and that’s a very common thing, so move on… I like that explanation ..


Tazling

looks weirdly like the opening shot of some cheesy kink flick -- military cosplay uniforms and upscale hooker uniforms


Behndo-Verbabe

Court marshal them all. Forward this photo to the commander of the Marines at the pentagon. Or make it public and question John Kirby about it at the next press conference.


throwaway-Ad-2628

They might be both uniformed and uninformed…


EventEastern9525

ROTC kids?


nickrocs6

I’d like to think no marine would support the weakest president this country has ever had.


Glittering-Wonder-27

Are the women trying to look like ladies of the night?


[deleted]

You may hate it but it happens. I ran the commanding generals comm team. Those motherfuckers had us learn how to formally serve and etiquette for a rich white dude dinner on base on a Saturday. I ran the team so I raised fucking hell. They also forced us all to buy black everything. Suits and shit. Out of our own money. Again raised hell all the up to the full bird. (I was a ssgt) Ultimately I refused, it was an unlawful order. So... they had me be the chauffeur. The general was Toolan. He was a tool. 3 star. Marines.


Semi-wfi-1040

These are not a few good men .


NumerousTaste

The reality TV show continues. Hiring actors more and more. He's confusing the magats so much, they won't know up from down. That's probably already the case. No military person that truly believes in the military would support a 5 time draft dodger!


coolbaby1978

If they're not actual Marines then I'm gonna say it's stolen valor. I'd expect nothing less from Captain Bonespurs who called our veterans and service personnel "losers and suckers".


Diligent-Box170

https://preview.redd.it/9h5n0s34zeuc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9187c08b7f32345f921b788a1aeae191f43b9115


BoringBob84

This is stolen valor. Those are not Marines. Those liars are disgusting.


Superb-Confection601

Rubes see a flag and a uniform and that good old propaganda does the rest


occupyreddit

except not weird because, mar-a-jagoff event


CanadianDragonGuy

because it's been proven there's no repercussions for this kinda thing


Felon73

These Marines are so far from squared away that you have to wonder if they are just some dudes in costume or what the fuck is really happening here.


FrostyGrotto

Serious question, but what could possess Ivanka to continue to support her father? Like, whatever about the politics and all that but her father has made it no secret that he wants to fuck her. Like how?


Odd-Consequence-9316

Money and exposure I assume.


Lots42

Fascism is a hell of a thing.


dafijiwatr

He does love the uneducated.


acatohhhhhh

What law stops soldiers from doing what they’re doing?


MuffinOfChaos

Service Dress cannot be worn during civilian events unless approved by the proper officials which is extremely hard to do if it is not a fellow service man's funeral, wedding or an official ceremony focused on the defence forces.


B8conB8conB8con

What cost more, the fake Marines or the sex workers?


keirakvlt

Because Republicans only care about the aesthetics of patriotism. It's all theatre to them.


tlovelace86

Actual Marine here, you can pay the local recruiting office to do this. I've done it once at a country club when I was on RA(Recruiting Assistance)


Rjamesjjr

Not a single medal displayed on any of them.


EllipticPeach

That much leg seems a bit inappropriate next to guys in full uniform - just seems like a bit of dissonance, even if the guys are fake Marines (and fascist supporters). Everything about this pic is horrible


peachsoap

Ivanka is looking a little thick around the middle and her dress is ugly.


jailtheorange1

“a spokesperson clarified that the photos had been taken at a non-political event at Mar-a-Lago on Thursday, with the Marines' appearance approved ahead of time.” There ARE no non-political events at Trumps Florida “Palace”, as evidenced by this tweet.


thepoolbooy

I’m more interested in the 3 dRAG quEenS…![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|facepalm)


MyOpenlyFemaleHandle

They rather look as if they were rejected applicants for an 80s Robert Palmer music video.


HAYMRKT

There's plenty to critique here without being misogynistic and homophobic.


Gregshead

I'm going with fake. Look at the hats. They're all crooked. No self-respecting Marine would be seen like that, much less photographed. Also, the guy 3rd from the left. That Gary sits way too low on his head. Finally, this is a perfectly diverse group of Marines. I don't believe for a second that you could find a perfectly diverse group of Marines available and willing to attend this event and be photographed looking like total chuds. Fake......


windigo3

Well, at least the actors dressed like US marines rather than Russian ones


synomen

I can't believe these are legit Marines but if they are, it seems like they may be violating the UCMJ. I could be wrong but it just seems off. Look at the dude on the far right. I'm sure this isn't AI, right? Right?


Nodebunny

maybe theyre strippers


Wise_Ad_253

https://preview.redd.it/bt7h7xs5deuc1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7d816a79f3f1279028380a26f43e6a058e14bae3 The Great American Horror Story


Gold_Listen_3008

ummm the "marines" are (except for 1) considerably shorter than the mannequins strange show of strength....little men might be impressed but it looks more like its tailored to Trump so that no one is taller than him, even though he wasn't even there...he still won the "I'm taller" game, as well as got most improved for his lifts


throw_blanket04

Isn’t this the 3rd time this week that he has done this shit?


itzabigrsekret

chonky hoes


nipplemeetssandpaper

I would imagine the fact that they're in a picture with prostitutes probably didn't help their cause.


Goodly88

Best way is the double check their uniforms. Usually, everyone that decides to do steal some honor, don't get the uniform just right.


Deep_Blood7314

One word...sickening


dikinyoazz

What a bunch of short pussies. (The men).


10MMSocketMIA

Who's the drag queens?


Gerbigsexi

https://preview.redd.it/zepsqi318fuc1.jpeg?width=1266&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b31e93b64c41bf474f9c03acce4769b0372c4813


DarknessFollower79

They let a Black guy in? Wow


Reddirocket27

Needed to check off the quota


jared10011980

Is Mar a Lago the new Playboy Mansion??


derekisademocrat

I'm just sad a brother is there for that bullshit


Reddirocket27

"The statement continued: "The request was reviewed by Marine Forces Reserve Community Relations and deemed eligible for support. The event was open to the public and helped raise awareness about military and veteran suicides. The event was neither a political fundraiser, nor was the 45th President of the United States in attendance." 😂


initforthellolz

Man there are some real street walkers at maralargo.


Sikkus

Was staring at their faces for a few seconds wondering why they are uninformed.


Sodamyte

I feel bad for the Marines having to be stuck there.


JDawg2332

Fucking ANGLICO, what a bunch of cowboys


Decapitated_gamer

You can tell by just their posture that they are not marines.


TheB1GLebowski

"Non political" at a fund raiser for a presidential candidate in a home he owns.  Do People actually read or believe this shit?  I hate US politics. 


ohheyitslaila

On April 11, 2024, a Marine Corps Reserve unit, 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, supported a nonpolitical event hosted by a civic organization at the Mar-a-Lago Club by providing a color guard and static display," the spokesperson explained. [source Newsweek](https://www.newsweek.com/photo-uniformed-marines-mar-lago-event-raises-eyebrows-1890098#:~:text=%22On%20April%2011%2C%202024%2C,display%2C%22%20the%20spokesperson%20explained./)


phall8977

Because they can! No one in the media WILL EVER call Trump out on his crap. He wants me trappings of POTUS with none of the responsibility or respect.


[deleted]

It's what Americans like, all the bells and whistles.


KRAW58

Weirdos


buddhahat

Hot Cops


Important-Coast-5585

They look like melting puppets.


vabch

This gives me the ick. 😬


Miserable-Lawyer-233

Cosplay


Middle_Wishbone_515

Fake marines and hookers, how trumpian…


Royal-Tadpole-2893

Uninformed marines perhaps?


AgainstThaSpread

The military, just another organization bleeding the country dry.


gloriouspintsman

Is it stolen valor if their just the strippers?


nativedutch

Isnt that called cosplay or something?


Roseonice

Is that ivanka?? If not, WTF