Trump, Military Parade
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Donald Trump turned 79 June 14, 2025, the same day as the Army's 250th birthday parade in DC. Melania was there, but not all of Trump's children were.
The militaristic extravaganza Trump envisoned for his birthday was no match for the millions that protested his policies nationwide
When Lizzo sang, "Turn up the music, let's celebrate," Donald Trump‘s widely protested military birthday parade was not what she had in mind. After video of a performer singing Lizzo's Billboard Hot 100-topping hit "About Damn Time" at the event in Washington,
Hillary Clinton sparks controversy after comparing Trump's military parade to 'No Kings' protests, drawing criticism from conservatives for disrespecting the Army's anniversary.
"No Kings" marches in all 50 states were reminiscent of some of America's biggest debates, from Vietnam to civil rights.
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The Army commemorated its 250th anniversary with a festival and parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, which is also President Trump's 79th birthday.
Trump had long dreamed of holding a parade showcasing America’s military might, and this one featured a steady stream of Abrams battle tanks, a fleet of armored Stryker and Bradley fighting vehicles, a flock of artillery launchers, as well as Black Hawk, Apache, and Chinook helicopters.
I watched a military parade in Washington, D.C. Tanks rolled through the streets. Paratroopers floated down through the muggy June air. The 21-gun salute cracked across the National Mall. Fighter jets roared overhead. President Donald J. Trump called the U ...