#military-parade

#military-parade

What does a president have to do to get the right kind of birthday tank parade?

The rare military parade, meant to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the US Army, unfolded simultaneously with widespread protests against President Trump, highlighting the country's political divides.

The $45 million parade, celebrating the 250th birthday of the armed forces, has prompted the Trump administration to allow federal employees to work from home.

"Americans aren't used to seeing these kinds of parades," said David Kieran, historian of war and society, highlighting the U.S.'s lack of a modern tradition of public military parades.

Donald Trump's military parade this weekend will bring thousands of troops out to march, while dozens of tanks and armored personnel carriers roll down the streets and fighter jets hum overhead.

Folks I have got some great news. We're going to have some terrible weather on the East Coast on Saturday. And that means Trump's birthday parade may be canceled due to thunderstorms!

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According to reports, parachuters will land on the Ellipse, where Trump instructed rioters on January 6 to 'fight like hell,' and submit to him a folded American flag.

The 'No Kings' mobilization is a direct response to Donald Trump's self-aggrandizing $100 million military parade and birthday celebration, an event funded by taxpayers while millions are told there's no money for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid, or public schools.

The planned military parade in honor of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary will lead to significant flight interruptions at Ronald Reagan National Airport, affecting travelers.

The Army's plans for Trump's 250th birthday festival include over 6,600 soldiers and a large military parade, raising concerns about costs and potential damage.