President Donald Trump presided over a lavish military parade on Saturday evening that celebrated the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, while also drawing intense scrutiny for its political overtones, hefty price tag, and timing — it also marked Trump’s 79th birthday. Though Trump kept his speech brief and largely …
Read More »Celebrating Army’s 250th and Trump’s 79th, Critics Decry Display as Ego-Driven and Un-American
On Saturday, President Donald Trump will preside over a $45 million military parade in Washington, D.C., marking the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army — and his own 79th birthday — in an event that has stirred sharp political divisions and widespread public disapproval. Billed as the most extravagant U.S. …
Read More »Army Eyes Massive Parade on Trump’s Birthday, Tied to 250th Anniversary Celebration
The U.S. Army is drafting detailed plans for a massive military parade on June 14 — a date that coincides with the service’s 250th anniversary and former President Donald Trump’s birthday — according to documents obtained by the Associated Press. Although final approval from the White House is still pending, …
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