City of Orlando Issues Apology After Harsh Rebuke of July 4th

On Saturday, the city of Orlando issued an apology after it published a piece that suggested people shouldn’t celebrate Independence Day because of the “strife” the country is facing.

The City News article read:

“A lot of people probably don’t want to celebrate our nation right now, and we can’t blame them. When there is so much division, hate, and unrest, why on earth would you want to have a party celebrating any of it?”

“But in all seriousness, you know in your heart, Fourth of July fireworks are amazing, especially when you are standing in 90° heat, 100% humidity, next to 100,000 of your closest friends…In that moment, something takes over and we all become united in an inexplicable bond. Yes, America is in strife right now, but you know what…we already bought the fireworks.”

After backlash from readers and residents, the newsletter issued an apology. The paper stated it “sincerely regrets” the paper’s “negative impact.” The paper tried to backpedal, expressing their pride in celebrating the fourth and remembering the fallen heroes that made the day possible.

A spokesperson for Florida Governor DeSantis criticized the paper’s message. She wrote, “This is what happens when you elect Democrats, you guys… they do not have the same view of America as we do.”

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