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From Politico: The White House is denying reports that it plans to hold a military parade in Washington on President Donald Trump’s birthday in June — though local officials have been in contact with the administration about a celebration.
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser and Takis Karantonis, the chair of Virginia’s Arlington County Board, on Monday confirmed discussions with administration officials about plans for a military parade this summer.
A local newspaper, Washington City Paper, reported that the parade would be held on June 14, which happens to be the birthday of both the U.S. Army and Trump.
Bowser said the plans appeared to be calling for a “military” parade that would stretch from the Pentagon to the White House, and noted that the use of heavy equipment would likely cause millions in damage to Washington’s streets — a concern that emerged when Trump floated the idea in his first term.
But the administration says any concerns are premature. “No military parade has been scheduled,” the White House said in an email response to questions from POLITICO.
June 14, 2025 will be the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. That day will also be President Trump’s 79th birthday.
Social media is blowing up with claims that President Trump is planning a $92 million military parade for his birthday.
CNN’s Natasha Bertrand wrote, “Mark your calendars: On June 14, Pres Trump may finally get his military parade. Plans for a big celebration for the Army’s 250th birthday have been under consideration for roughly a year—But the idea of adding a parade came up more recently in conversations between the Army and the White House, which has been leading on the parade effort and planning.”
Former fighter pilot and defeated Democrat senate candidate Amy McGrath of Kentucky wrote, “We’re Americans and we don’t do military parades as a vanity project for the president. When people think about fraud, waste and abuse, this is an actual example.”
We’re Americans and we don’t do military parades as a vanity project for the president. When people think about fraud, waste and abuse, this is an actual example. https://t.co/eMevZhHNdn
— Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) April 8, 2025
“People upset about waste and abuse should be upset about this one: we’re going to spend $92M on a military parade to celebrate Trump’s birthday,” wrote former Democrat presidential candidate Marianne Williamson.
Americans used to be proud of the fact that we didn’t do military parades.
We should show love and pride in our military not by parading them down the street, but by refusing to cut veterans’ jobs and services. 2/2https://t.co/tim9mAGfAZ
— Marianne Williamson (@marwilliamson) April 8, 2025
White House denies a military parade is scheduled for Trump’s birthday https://t.co/RK1TiQmGHu
— POLITICO (@politico) April 7, 2025
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