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Critics say America still arms the world's tyrannies as it turns 250

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What we know

As the United States marked its 250th birthday, critics argued that the country continues to sell weapons to authoritarian governments abroad. Commentators tied the anniversary to longstanding debates over American foreign policy and arms exports.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 14 hr ago, when Bearing Arms reported it. Coverage has since grown to 5 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from NPR. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (3)

Reason 2 hr ago
On America's 250th Birthday, the United States Arms the World's Tyrannies
The Dispatch 7 hr ago
What, to an Immigrant, Is America’s 250th?
Bearing Arms 14 hr ago
Bearing Arms Celebrates America 250

Wire & mainstream coverage (3)

NPR 2 hr ago
Happy 250th birthday, America
Mother Jones 2 hr ago
America’s 250th Birthday Will Be a Scorcher Not All Will Survive
NPR 9 hr ago
Reflections on America's 250th birthday

Coverage timeline

Jul 3, 7:00 PM ET
14 hr ago
Bearing Arms
Bearing Arms Celebrates America 250
Jul 4, 12:00 AM ET
9 hr ago
NPR
Reflections on America's 250th birthday
Jul 4, 2:45 AM ET
7 hr ago
The Dispatch
What, to an Immigrant, Is America’s 250th?
Jul 4, 7:30 AM ET
2 hr ago
Mother Jones
America’s 250th Birthday Will Be a Scorcher Not All Will Survive
Jul 4, 7:30 AM ET
2 hr ago
Reason
On America's 250th Birthday, the United States Arms the World's Tyrannies
Jul 4, 7:43 AM ET
2 hr ago
NPR
Happy 250th birthday, America
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