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Trump's $45M Military Parade Sparks Congressional Outrage

5/29/2025

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President Trump has declared a grand military parade in Washington, D.C., set for June 14, coinciding with the Army's 250th anniversary and his own birthday. With a staggering price tag of $25 to $45 million, the announcement has sparked outrage in Congress, as critics contend that taxpayer dollars could be better spent on veterans and vital social programs.

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President Trump has declared a grand military parade in Washington, D.C., set for June 14, coinciding with the Army's 250th anniversary and his own birthday. With a staggering price tag of $25 to $45 million, the announcement has sparked outrage in Congress, as critics contend that taxpayer dollars could be better spent on veterans and vital social programs.