Washington Witnesses Trump's Military Parade Amidst Nationwide Demonstrations Against the President - Military march took place in Washington, D.C., prompting nationwide demonstrations opposing the president Trump.
Trump's Military Parade in Washington: A Controversial Birthday Bash
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On June 14, 2025, President Donald Trump made a grand spectacle, celebrating his birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary with a military parade in Washington D.C. The event was reminiscent of the French National Day parade in Paris that initially inspired Trump's desire for a large-scale display of military might during his first term.
Trump, flanked by his wife Melania, saluted the approximately 7,000 soldiers who marched past him, accompanied by tanks and aircraft. This military parade, on a scale not seen in the USA since the end of the Gulf War in 1991, was expected to cost up to $45 million (€39 million), according to army estimates.
Trump's speech was brief, praising the army's strength while warning opponents of the USA of a "total and complete" defeat. The audience sang the president a birthday song, and occasional "USA! USA!" chants echoed through the crowd. However, the atmosphere was more subdued compared to his campaign rallies. The White House claimed that "over 250,000 patriots" attended the parade, but provided no evidence.
Concurrently, protests tantamount to a national uprising swept across the country. Organizers called for the largest demonstrations since Trump took office in January, aiming to oppose "authoritarianism, billionaire-first policies, and the militarization of our democracy."
Sarah Hargrave, a demonstrator, found Trump's military parade to be a "repugnant display of authoritarianism." In Los Angeles, thousands protested against Trump's harsh immigration policies, where armed Marine Corps soldiers were deployed due to Trump's controversial decision to deploy 700 Marine Corps members in the city against the wishes of local authorities.
Clashes between police and demonstrators in Los Angeles resulted in tear gas and stun grenades being used, while in Salt Lake City, one person was seriously injured during a "No Kings" rally. Furthermore, an attack on Minnesota politicians raised concerns, with Representative Melissa Hortman of the Minnesota House of Representatives and her husband being fatally shot in their home, and a Senator and his wife injured in a separate incident.
- Donald Trump
- Military Parade (Inspired by the French National Day parade in Paris)
- Washington D.C.
- Mass Protest
- U.S. President
- Los Angeles
- White House
- U.S. Army (250th Anniversary)
- Paris
- Minnesota
- Campaign
The military parade held in 2025 aimed to honor the U.S. Army's legacy and celebrate its modern capabilities, featuring 6,600 soldiers, 50 military aircraft, and 150 vehicles. The initial proposal for a military parade during Trump's presidency faced opposition due to financial concerns, with an estimated cost of up to $92 million[1]. However, widespread protests specifically targeting this event were not found in the provided results.
- Despite the mass protest against his presidency, Donald Trump, the US President, chose to celebrate his birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary with a grand military parade in Washington D.C.
- Interestingly, the idea for this military parade was inspired by the French National Day parade in Paris.
- Following the military parade in Washington, there were numerous mass protests across the nation, with demonstrations taking place in cities such as Los Angeles, opposing Trump's policies and the militarization of democracy.
