""It's outrageous. We're not in Russia or North Korea or China. That's the thing they do. It's also costing a lot of money and people's resources...""
""I retire from the great theater of action and bid adieu to a world of disorder...""
The military parade in Washington D.C., celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and coinciding with President Trump's birthday, sparked nationwide protests labeled as 'No Kings.' Demonstrators contended the event politicized the military under a president they viewed as authoritarian. Protests in Annapolis featured signs opposing the parade, with participants including veterans and advocacy group members expressing discontent over financial costs estimated at $25-45 million. Notably, reenactors performed, emphasizing historical values like democracy and freedom from tyranny, further contrasting the celebratory atmosphere of the parade.
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