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Trump's $45 Million Birthday Parade Draws Sparse Crowd, Protests

6/17/2025

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Donald Trump's extravagant $45 million birthday parade, meant to honor his birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, fell flat, drawing a sparse crowd and minimal enthusiasm. The event was marred by anti-Trump protests, prompting critics like George Conway and Hillary Clinton to deride it as a feeble spectacle akin to authoritarian displays. In response, Rep. Marc Veasey is pushing for legislation to curb such events in the future.

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Donald Trump's extravagant $45 million birthday parade, meant to honor his birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, fell flat, drawing a sparse crowd and minimal enthusiasm. The event was marred by anti-Trump protests, prompting critics like George Conway and Hillary Clinton to deride it as a feeble spectacle akin to authoritarian displays. In response, Rep. Marc Veasey is pushing for legislation to curb such events in the future.