The United States Army will host a national military parade in Washington D.C. on June 14, coinciding with President Trump's 79th birthday. Although the Army has no plans to celebrate the birthday, Trump is expected to take a significant role amid ongoing nationwide protests against immigration raids. Recent events in L.A. have escalated tensions, leading to Trump's deployment of the National Guard without the state's request. Critics, including lawmakers, have derided the parade as a self-serving spectacle and raised concerns about its costs, expected to be around $45 million, during a volatile political climate.
"For those who want to protest, they're going to be met with very big force."
"Sen. Tammy Duckworth called it an egotistical, nonsensical birthday parade."
"Critics accuse Trump of spending millions of tax dollars to throw himself a birthday party."
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