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Debate Erupts Over $45M Army Parade for Trump’s Birthday

6/14/2025

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Washington, D.C. is set to come alive this Saturday with a grand military parade honoring the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with President Trump's 79th birthday. This spectacular event, featuring 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles, and 50 aircraft, has ignited a firestorm of debate over its hefty $45 million price tag and the implications of such a display of power.

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Washington, D.C. is set to come alive this Saturday with a grand military parade honoring the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with President Trump's 79th birthday. This spectacular event, featuring 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles, and 50 aircraft, has ignited a firestorm of debate over its hefty $45 million price tag and the implications of such a display of power.