"…approximately 2,000 demonstrations in all fifty states—and some other countries—organized under the theme of “No Kings,” have been organized to protest Trump’s increasingly authoritarian rule."

"…With these changes, the wildly expensive parade—on which the Army alone has said it is spending up to $45 million—and the upcoming anniversary celebrations have become a source of job and contract opportunities for Trumpworld operatives."

"…The protests and parade come amid an already volatile weekend."

"…For an event that shut down much of central Washington D.C., closed key roads, and reportedly cost up to $45 million, the promise of a spectacle of America’s military might — that just coincidentally happened to fall on Trump’s birthday — didn’t draw out legions of his fans."

"…The protests come after Trump, who turned 79 on Saturday, deployed the National Guard and the Marines this past week during protests in Los Angeles opposing aggressive raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement."

"…Indivisible was brave to sponsor the outside-the-beltway marches."

"…Hundreds of marches and protests against the Trump administration are happening across the United States today in opposition to the military parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army taking place in Washington, DC."

"…It’s also a big birthday present for Trump — who has long fantasized about presiding over such an event."

"…The demonstrations come on the heels of protests that flared up across the country over federal immigration enforcement raids that began last week and Trump ordering the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles, where protesters blocked a freeway and set cars on fire."

"…The parade, honoring the Army’s long-planned 250th anniversary celebration and coinciding with Trump’s 79th birthday, is set to step off from the Lincoln Memorial under the threat of stormy weather in Washington and the potential for protests around the country tied to a turbulent week of immigration enforcement that has involved military deployment in Los Angeles."

"…The multimillion-dollar spectacle promises a striking display of American military might."

"…Military parades of this scale are uncommon in the U.S."

"…Keeping the military a politically neutral servant of the constitutional order, not of the president or his political ideology, is vital to ensuring the security of civil society."

"…The real problem is how the military may begin to see itself."

"…What looks like an excess of strength may really be a deficit of liberty."

"…The day was also marked by political violence."

"…The militarization on the streets and in immigration raids dramatically marks the places the administration wants to punish dissent."

"…The military parade is scheduled to last only a handful of hours, but busy roads nearby will be closed for up to four days, and Ronald Reagan Washington National airport will suspend flights for an unspecified amount of time during the event."

"…The protests, dubbed “No Kings”, are set to take place throughout Saturday in about 2,000 sites nationwide, from big cities to small towns."

"…The parade has proven to be particularly disruptive to day-to-day life in the overwhelmingly Democratic city of more than 700,000."

"…The purpose of historical research is to set events in context, not to boost national pride."

"…Federal troops continued to be on duty in LA’s streets on Friday after a series of court rulings and more arrived, with large protests planned in California and across the country this weekend against the Trump administration’s aggressive anti-immigration raids and a big military parade in Washington DC."

"…The large quantity of emissions this activity is estimated to produce is equivalent to those from flying 4,700 people from North Carolina – where the parade helicopters are based – to the nation’s capital in first class."

"…The protests in Los Angeles and subsequent deployment of California’s National Guard by Trump, over the furious objections of Newsom, is a move that had not happened in the US in at least half a century, sparking a legal battle between the president and Newsom."

"…The way we think of it is, we’re building a muscle."

"…The display of pomp and pageantry is wasteful, especially as Trump slashes costs throughout the federal government, and represents an effort to link his projection of power with military authority."

"…The parade and protest began at Trinity Church, marching down Boylston Street to Boston Common."

"…The parade arguably couldn’t come at a more precarious time."

"…The military spectacle is divided into historical segments, with troops and equipment representing different eras of US Army history."

"…The protests are organised by a social media movement called 50501, which stands for “50 states, 50 protests, one movement”."

"…The Army keeps us free, you make us strong, and tonight, you have made all Americans very proud."

"…Trump’s retaliation campaign against free speech has entered a new and even more dangerous phase."

"…The event could contribute to damaging public trust in the military as an institution, which is crucial to military leaders; it feeds into their ability to recruit new service members, and to get funding for various efforts and projects."

"…The rejection of the president’s grandiloquent gesture —even more shocking in a country with 249 years of democratic and civic history behind it— has brought people out onto the streets, from the capital itself to New York, Miami, Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles, where the protests have been immense."

"…Weather forecasts, which predict rain for Saturday, along with hundreds of protests planned across the country under the slogan “No Kings”, threaten to overshadow the first military parade in Washington in decades."

"…The “No Kings” protests were organized by the 50501 Movement (“50 States, 50 Protests, One Movement”), which consists of people who seek to defend democracy and who are against what they consider to be the authoritarianism of the Trump administration."

"…The parade came on the 250th anniversary of the Army and, as it happens, Trump’s 79th birthday."

"…The lavish display of the country's military faced some pushback, with critics charging that such imagery is reminiscent of what countries like North Korea do."

"…Trump critics say he is exploiting the military to nurture his own ego — at a cost of as much as $45 million to taxpayers — and, as he claims sweeping executive powers, presenting himself in the manner of a dictator."

"…Nearly 2 in 3 U.S. adults — 64% — oppose the use of government funds for this weekend's military parade in Washington, D.C."

"…The parade is expected to cost tens of millions of dollars, according to defense officials, and will feature thousands of soldiers, hundreds of vehicles and dozens of military aircraft."

"…The parade was a celebration not just of the history of the Army, but a nod to its future."

"…Though various Tinseltown prop houses understandably asked to remain anonymous to avoid potential backlash from customers in the Blue-ish industry, everyone to a man and woman at the companies and warehouses Deadline reached out to stressed how vital the orders were to keep them above water in a troubled time in Hollywood with few productions and an increasingly uncertain future."

"…The Army is emphasizing the parade and other events are a celebration of its 250th anniversary, as a way to bring together service members and veterans from all over the country, as well as a recruiting tool."

"…The protests came amid rising tensions in the past week over Trump policies that saw the president send 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles."

"…The parade is part of a larger slate of events, all taking place around the National Mall."

"…Protests have generally been peaceful, but some protesters have clashed with law enforcement, set cars ablaze, and vandalized buildings with graffiti."

"…Several patriotic and celebratory songs were played during the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade and President Donald Trump's unofficial birthday party on June 14."

"…The "No Kings" protests are meant to reclaim the American flag and U.S. patriotism from the Republican Party, as well as to condemn what organizers are calling Trump's recent "authoritarian" actions."

"…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 statement by organizers."

"…The Army has made special preparations to minimize damage to the roadways as tons of vehicles and artillery will be coming through the nation’s capitol."

"…The planned "No Kings" protests follow a wave of more impromptu immigration protests that at times spiraled into chaos."

"…The 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade will conclude a day-long festival, full of music, fireworks and a fitness competition."

"…The president’s birthday-themed parade was eight years in the making."

"…The event is designed not only to showcase the Army’s modern capabilities but also to inspire a new generation to embrace the spirit of service, resilience, and leadership that defines the United States."

"…The holiday, like the name suggests, commemorates the date the United States approved the design for its national flag, an enduring symbol of freedom."

"…The day-long festival will take place primarily at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 14, with music performances, fireworks and a pomp-filled procession through the streets."

"…The parade, which will feature Army equipment, flyovers, musical performances and thousands of soldiers in uniforms from the past and the present, caps off a week of programming designed to showcase the country’s military power."

"…The Army promises a muscular display of armor, attack aircraft and artillery during its 250th anniversary celebration June 14."

"…Planning for America's 250th started nearly nine years ago by an act of Congress, when the 2016 U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Act was passed."

"…The parade, which will feature Army equipment, flyovers, musical performances and thousands of soldiers in uniforms from the past and the present, caps off a week of programming designed to celebrate the country’s military might."

"…Trump is planning a large military parade through the streets of Washington D.C. June 14 on the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary."

"…Thousands of soldiers, military equipment, musical performances and more are set for this weekend in Washington D.C. for the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary celebration."

"…The spectacle, which will feature tanks and soldiers, among other displays of our country’s military might, will take place June 14 in our nation’s capital."

"…The US Army celebrated its 250th anniversary on Saturday in Washington, DC, with a parade featuring 6,600 troops, 150 vehicles, and over 50 aircraft."

"…These millionaires have a different definition of patriotism that tracks more with the common good, or, as the Constitution put it, the general welfare."

"…If Trump really supported the troops, he’d help them do their jobs and reintegrate back into civilian life when their service is over."

"…In scenes of celebration, protest and trepidation Saturday, masses of Americans cheered for a rousing Army parade like none seen in Washington in generations."

"…The military procession was set to step off from the Lincoln Memorial later Saturday, under the threat of stormy weather and to the accompaniment of protests elsewhere in the city."

"…the capital of Whitman's nation has become a showcase in displaying those messy democratic multitudes to the world."

"…The Army's preparations for the parade have sparked criticism over the cost and the perception that it serves more to celebrate Trump than the military's anniversary."

"…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 statement by organizers."

"…The massive military parade that President Donald Trump has long wanted is set to step off from the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday evening, with tanks, bands and thousands of troops."

"…The military parade to mark the Army's 250th anniversary and its convergence with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday are combining to create a peacetime outlier in U.S. history."

"…Once you hit the Secret Service perimeter, it will be the most secure place on the planet."

"…The protests are meant to protest what they say is overreach by the Trump administration on immigration enforcement and deportations, civil rights and cuts to the federal government."

"…The No Kings Day of Defiance is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office, organizers said."

"…The 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade and Celebration features thousands of soldiers, tanks, and dozens of aircraft, according to Army officials."

"…The protest appeared to have been organized by the nonprofit group Veterans for Peace."

"…Mr. Trump's plans to host a military parade this weekend have drawn criticism, with some Democrats calling the idea wasteful and self-aggrandizing."

"…A wide variety of posters and yard signs are also available for sale on Esty's website."

"…The military parade kicks off early amid rainfall as Trump looks on and brushes off protests."

"…In scenes of celebration, protest and trepidation Saturday, masses of Americans cheered for a rousing Army parade like none seen in Washington in generations."

"…the capital of Whitman’s nation has become a showcase in displaying those messy democratic multitudes to the world."

"…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 statement by organizers."

"…The parade fulfills Trump’s expressed desire for a big parade that he tried to get done in his first presidential term after seeing one in France on Bastille Day in 2017."

"…The military parade to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary and its convergence with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday are combining to create a peacetime outlier in U.S. history."

"…The developments this week are the latest and most visible way Trump has tried to turn government institutions into vehicles to implement his personal agenda, and have cast Saturday’s planned military parade in a new light."

"…A massive show of Army airpower will begin 48 minutes in, when a long air parade of UH-60 Black Hawk, AH-64 Apache and CH-47 Chinook helicopters fly overhead as the Army’s story swings toward its future warfare."

"…The parade will honor all of the military men and women who have bravely served our country, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom."

"…The demonstrations organised by a group called "No Kings" was billed as a nationwide day of defiance of his policies."

"…No matter what, a historic celebration of our military service members will take place!"

"…Instead of presenting the soldiers as a representative sample, they created a crowd completely aligned with, and more likely to engage directly in, the president’s political statements."

"…The millions of dollars the public is paying to fund the parade—which will take place on Saturday, Trump's 79th birthday—are "peanuts," the president said, when "compared to the value.""

"…Protesters waved Mexican and upside-down American flags, and some threw commercial-grade fireworks at the police, according to an LAPD statement."

"…The group said it planned the protests to coincide with what it described as Trump’s birthday parade in an attempt to reclaim the American flag."

"…In scenes of celebration, protest and trepidation Saturday, masses of Americans cheered for a rousing Army parade like none seen in Washington in generations."

"…The military parade commemorating the Army’s 250th anniversary took place amid a backdrop of protests."

"…The grand military parade that President Donald Trump had been wanting for eight years kicked off Saturday with tanks, troops and a 21-gun salute."

"…The massive military parade that President Trump has long wanted is set to step off from the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday evening, with tanks, bands and thousands of troops."

"…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 statement by organizers."

"…The parade fulfills Trump’s expressed desire for a big parade that he tried to get done in his first presidential term after seeing one in France on Bastille Day in 2017."

"…The military parade to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary and its convergence with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday are combining to create a peacetime outlier in U.S. history."

"…The developments this week are the latest and most visible way Trump has tried to turn government institutions into vehicles to implement his personal agenda, and have cast Saturday’s planned military parade in a new light."

"…A massive show of Army airpower will begin 48 minutes in, when a long air parade of UH-60 Black Hawk, AH-64 Apache and CH-47 Chinook helicopters fly overhead as the Army’s story swings toward its future warfare."

"…The parade will honor all of the military men and women who have bravely served our country, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom."

"…The assembled crowd of thousands began an impromptu rendition of 'Happy Birthday.'"

"…White House communications director Steven Cheung addressed the nationwide "No Kings" protests on Saturday, describing them as "a complete and utter failure with minuscule attendance.""

"…The loosely constructed "No Kings" movement, notably supported by Walmart heiress Chrissy Walton, planned to hold dozens of protests across the country."

"…Governors in several states are also on high alert for violence at demonstrations opposing the parade and voicing anger at the contention it is a proxy to celebrate the president’s 79th birthday."

"…The parade honors the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army — which was established one year before the signing of the Declaration of Independence — and also coincides with Flag Day and Trump's 79th birthday."

"…Demonstrators are trying to portray President Trump as a king who rules with unchecked power and bypasses laws and court rulings."

"…More Americans are likely to approve than disapprove of the president's decision to hold a military parade."

"…While organizers have promoted the events as peaceful, many remember how similarly framed protests in recent years spiraled into violence."

"…Walz dismissed Luna's allegations, doubling down that Trump's military parade "just looks wrong, feels wrong.""

"…The 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade will take place on Saturday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m."

"…Fetterman backed the event, which he called an “appropriate” celebration, in a post on X."

"…The parade also included paratroopers who jumped out of planes overhead."

"…This parade will honor all of the military men and women who have bravely served our country, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom."

"…The weather is being closely monitored and taken into consideration, but at this point nothing has changed."

"…The event will conclude with a “live reenlistment ceremony” symbolizing service, loyalty, and continued sacrifice."

"…The parade, described as a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle, is set to feature an extraordinary display of military might, including tanks, aircraft, and more than 7,000 Army personnel."

"…Senator John Fetterman came out as firmly pro-parade, emphasizing the importance of celebrating the 250 years of sacrifice, dedication, and service of the U.S. Army."

"…Yet today Washington DC became a Rorschach test for how every American feels about the Donald."

"…The military parade does not de-escalate any of this: it is a reminder of the increasing levels of force being used across the country: sometimes to protect, sometimes to harm, always because political violence and big government are increasingly being normalized."

"…I rejoice in the spectacle of Trump’s bristling military spectacle this afternoon."

"…The day-long celebration culminated with a parade down Constitution Ave. NW in Washington, D.C., showing off Army personnel, tanks, armored vehicles, and historical equipment."

"…The United States Army will celebrate its 250th anniversary with a Grand Military Parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025."

"…Behar seemed to imply that the joint celebration was too convenient to be coincidental."

"…Despite this tribute to military service and national unity, progressive activists backed by wealthy donors and taxpayer-funded groups are orchestrating a nationwide protest to overshadow the Army's milestone with an anti-Trump agenda."

"…The grand military parade that President Donald Trump had been wanting for years barreled down Constitution Avenue on Saturday with tanks, troops, and a 21-gun salute, playing out against the counterpoint of protests around the country by those who decried the U.S. leader as a dictator and would-be king."

"…The parade was added just a few weeks ago to the planned celebration of the Army's birthday and has drawn criticism for its price tag of up to $45 million and the possibility that the lumbering tanks could tear up city streets."

"…The parade will be marked by the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, the 248th anniversary of the American flag, and Trump's 79th birthday."

"…America stands tall, America stands proud, and America stands free."

"…There was a strong sense of patriotism on the National Mall for the Army’s 250th birthday, which coincides with Trump’s 79th birthday."

"…Fetterman noted that it was appropriate to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250 anniversary."

"…These protestors are not grassroots; they’re astro-turfed ideological shock troops, conditioned by institutional elites and an unelected oligarchy to shout down any reassertion of national sovereignty, executive authority, or constitutional order that threatens the left’s grip on institutional power."

"…President Donald Trump said Americans are invited to the nation’s capital for “an unforgettable celebration” of the Army’s 250th anniversary on June 14."

"…About 6,600 U.S. Army soldiers are set to march through the streets of Washington this afternoon, in a parade commemorating 250 years of service."

"…Thousands of soldiers and dozens of military vehicles will parade through the streets of Washington on June 14 to celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army."

"…Today, the nation pauses to honor and join the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday Celebration."

"…Yet, crickets from the media, because they seemed to sense the actual scope of the event."

"…However, doing this as Los Angeles and other cities reel from the violence caused by professional “protesters,” it’s clear that governors and local officials should do all they can to ensure it stays that way."

"…Trump dismissed the entire premise of the “No Kings” protests being planned for Saturday, making the case why he’s no king."

"…The parade showcasing true American strength, unity, and heritage as historic Army regiments and cutting-edge equipment lined Pennsylvania Avenue."

"…Fetterman, often known for his blunt style and progressive politics, applauded the parade’s display of military pride, which was a powerful tribute to the men and women who serve our country."

"…The parade was configured to spotlight the U.S. Army’s 250-year history rather than to inspire fear in the hearts of our enemies; the intended audience was very much the American patriot."

"…What a show, what a gift to the USA, and what a message to the world—we’re not celebrating our own weakness anymore."

"…America is an exceptional country."

"…America is an exceptional country."

"…It was a reminder of sacrifice and everything that we are."