Trump's Military Parade: A Celebration Amid Controversy
President Trump's military parade on June 14, celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th birthday, faces criticism over costs and potential protests.
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Overview
- President Trump's military parade is scheduled for June 14, coinciding with his 79th birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary.
- The estimated cost of the parade ranges from $25 million to $45 million, raising concerns among critics about its necessity.
- Protests are expected nationwide, with grassroots movements organizing events to oppose the parade and Trump's policies.
- Key Republican leaders are skipping the event, highlighting divisions within the party regarding the parade's significance and cost.
- Despite criticism, a significant turnout of around 200,000 attendees is anticipated for the parade in Washington, D.C.
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Emphasizes the significant cost and scale of Trump's military parade celebrating the Army's anniversary.
"Should Trump allow military personnel and armory to descend on the nation's capital for a parade that serves to honor his birthday and, by extension, the Army's 250th anniversary?"
USA TODAY"It's outrageous that this is something that would happen in North Korea, not the United States of America."
ABC News"The parade features dozens of armored combat vehicles, helicopters, vintage warplanes, thousands of soldiers in uniforms from the Revolutionary War to the present, horses, two mules and a dog."
USA TODAY"the parade is also going to be expensive, costing taxpayers up to $45 million, according to an Army spokesperson."
The Bulwark"The event will also coincide with the 79th birthday of US President Donald Trump, who says the parade will be "like no other"."
BBC News"The planned festivities include more than a parade, as the Army event website boasts vendors, kid zones and meet-and-greets with "Army soldiers, NFL players, influencers and celebrities.""
USA TODAY"The event on Saturday marks the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary."
NPR"The Trumpian June 14, 2025 parade and celebration will be the successor to that angry insurrection of January 6, 2021—a celebration of “patriotism” that is deeply anti-democratic, and of a man who is the most authoritarian president in American history."
The Bulwark"This poorly camouflaged study, in contrast, shows us that any self-styled strongman who feels compelled to fill the streets with soldiers and tanks is really just revealing how very weak he really is."
USA TODAY"The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics and the militarization of the country's democracy, according to a press release from No Kings."
ABC News"The military parade commemorating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday will be a new spectacle for many Americans."
ABC News"The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics and the militarization of the country’s democracy, according to a press release from No Kings."
Associated Press"Trump’s approach stands out compared to his predecessors."
Associated Press"The president absolutely supports peaceful protests."
USA TODAY"The "Grand Military Parade and Celebration," which will feature Army equipment, flyovers and thousands of soldiers in uniforms from the past and the present, caps off a week of programming designed to celebrate the military's enduring legacy."
USA TODAY"The parade, which will be held on June 14, also coincides with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday."
USA TODAY"The Army is commemorating its 250th anniversary with a festival and parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, June 14, which is also President Trump's 79th birthday."
CBS News"The parade falls on Trump’s birthday and is as much a celebration of his birthday and him — at least it’s designed to be — as it is our Army."
NBC News"The military parade has been designated a National Special Security Event — similar to a presidential inauguration or state funeral."
ABC News"Like many things involving Trump, reactions clash between those who predict a stirring moment of patriotism and those who see it as an alarming echo of authoritarianism."
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FAQ
The estimated cost of the parade ranges from $25 million to $45 million, which is several million dollars more than it would have been without the parade.
The timing is controversial because it coincides with President Trump's 79th birthday. June 14 marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, as it was on this day in 1775 that the Second Continental Congress voted to establish the Continental Army.
Protests are expected nationwide in opposition to the parade and Trump's policies. Despite criticism, a significant turnout of around 200,000 attendees is anticipated for the parade in Washington, D.C.
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