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Trump's 79th Birthday Parade Sparks Protests and Controversy

6/14/2025

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Trump's Birthday Parade

On Saturday, President Trump will celebrate his 79th birthday with a grand military parade in Washington, marking the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. Critics decry the event, which includes tanks and aircraft, as a display of authoritarianism and a boost to Trump's ego, sparking nationwide protests. The extravagant celebration is projected to cost between $25 and $45 million.

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Trump's Birthday Parade

On Saturday, President Trump will celebrate his 79th birthday with a grand military parade in Washington, marking the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. Critics decry the event, which includes tanks and aircraft, as a display of authoritarianism and a boost to Trump's ego, sparking nationwide protests. The extravagant celebration is projected to cost between $25 and $45 million.

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