Military evaluation reveals potential $16 million harm to DC streets due to Trump's proposed military parade
When the Army turns 250, they're throwing one hell of a party in D.C. – on Trump's birthday too!
Got a hankering for a massive military parade? Well, if you're the President or an Army fan, June 14 is your lucky day! That's right, Washington, D.C. is lighting up to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary, and guess what? It just so happens to be President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. And yeah, it's gonna cost a pretty penny – around $25 to $45 million if estimates are to be believed.
But fear not, Trump's defending the expense like a boss, claiming it's "peanuts compared to the value of doing it." So, let's take a look at what this bash entails.
The party starts at the National Mall, where you'll find over 7,000 soldiers marchin' their hearts out, accompanied by at least eight bands strummin' their brass and woodwinds. To top it off, there'll be more than 50 helicopters flying about in an extensive flyover – who doesn't love a good helicopter show?
The grand finale? A parade featuring 28 badass M1A1 tanks, 28 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, and 28 Stryker armored fighting vehicles. But hey, don't worry about the damage to the streets – the Army's rolled out some measures to mitigate that, including 1-inch-thick steel plates and new track pads for the tanks.
Now, let's clarify one thing here – Trump didn't initiate this shindig just for his birthday. He says it's also for Flag Day, which is also on June 14. So you see, Trump's got lots of reasons to celebrate!
So come June 14, get ready for a spectacle of historical displays, a parade, and a show by the Army's renowned parachute team, the Golden Knights. Let's party like it's 250 AD – or 2022, whatever!
The Capital is hosting a grand spectacle to commemorate the Army's 250th anniversary, which coincides with general-news President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. This event, known as the party, is a significant political event, drawing attention from both military enthusiasts and political observers alike.
