Editors Note: As of 6:07 EST President Obama had not wished the USMC a Happy Birthday but VP Joe Biden has.
Today is the United States Marine Corps 240th birthday and many candidates took to social media to wish America’s own a “Happy Birthday.”
Hillary Clinton on the other hand, wished a “Happy Diwali,” the Hindu festival of lights, and did not wish the USMC a happy birthday.
Happy Diwali! Wishing a bright year ahead to all celebrating the Festival of Lights.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 10, 2015
Bernie Sanders was too busy to wish the Marine Corps a happy birthday because he was at a #FightFor15 minimum wage rally. He clearly isn’t thankful for the Marines that have kept him safe, affording the protesters the ability to rally in freedom.
Proud to join striking workers today fighting for dignity and a living wage. #FightFor15 pic.twitter.com/WIsjCAaNmg
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) November 10, 2015
Donald Trump, Martin O’Malley, John Kasich, Carly Fiorina, Rick Santorum, and Bobby Jindal did not tweet anything relating to the Marine Corps birthday as well.
However, other candidates did wish the USMC a happy birthday:
If we ever look on heaven's scenes, we'll find they're guarded by U.S Marines. Happy Birthday @USMC and Semper Fi! pic.twitter.com/jKVekhdUvu
— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) November 10, 2015
Happy 240th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps. #SemperFi pic.twitter.com/eE7OwKrQ5c
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) November 10, 2015
They fight so we may be free — please join me in wishing the @USMC a very happy 240th birthday! https://t.co/zCfV61C610
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) November 10, 2015
Happy 240th Birthday @USMC ! Thank you for your service. https://t.co/BiPpFvWIAk
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) November 10, 2015
Thank you to all those who have served and continue to serve. Happy #marinecorpsbday — #SemperFi! pic.twitter.com/4s4OMwidi0
— Dr. Ben Carson (@RealBenCarson) November 10, 2015
Happy 240th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps! @USMC #SemperFi
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 10, 2015
Happy birthday #USMC #USMarines! pic.twitter.com/13tPtNGems
— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) November 10, 2015
Also, the current commander in chief did not wish the USMC a happy birthday on social media.
Happy 240th birthday, @USMC. Thank you to all those who protect our nation, and our freedom #SemperFi pic.twitter.com/X8bKGO2Bjs
— Vice President Biden (@VP) November 10, 2015