Another desperate attempt to make Trump look presidential

Or maybe just to satisfy his need for attention and praise.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) is working with the Trump administration on plans for a military flyover at Mount Rushmore during the president's visit to the national landmark July 3.

"We do anticipate there being a military flyover of some kind," said Ian Fury, communications director for Noem, Politico reported Wednesday.

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Officials at the Pentagon have started discussions about the flyover, but haven't moved into the planning stage yet, a defense official told Politico.

"At this point it's just direction from the [White House] on what they want to do," the official said.

  The Hill

After all, he's going to need something more than a scaled-down Independence Day parade in DC to sustain his ego.

Trump said last month that he would attend the first fireworks display at the monument in 11 years after lifting environmental restrictions preventing such displays.

You read that right. There are environmental restrictions intended to preserve the national monuments. He doesn't give a shit. His image needs bolstering. He needs campaign ad material.

...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.