Trump's Military Parade: The Corporate Sponsors
President's birthday military parade funding revealed: Insights into Trump's celebration extravaganza
Get ready to march down the memory lane as we take a look at the corporations backing President Donald Trump's lavish military parade in Washington D.C., held on June 14, 2025. The event, a spectacle marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, attracted both praise and criticism due to its controversial timing and price tag.
Among the influential sponsors, you'll find tech giants like Coinbase, Palantir, and Oracle, along with energy powerhouse Phorm Energy. These companies, listed by the nonprofit America250, helped foster this grand celebration.
The parade, brimming with military bands, tank displays, fireworks, and flyovers, echoed past spectacles admired by Trump. America250 also counted companies like UFC, Coca-Cola, and Stellantis brands Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, and Dodge as supporters.
Interestingly, some companies steered clear of direct parade involvement. Federal Express (FedEx) clarified that its contributions towards America250's initiatives did not fund the June 14 parade. Walmart, contributing $500,000, channeled its funds towards the U.S. Army's National Museum Revolutionary War exhibit and youth military programs, while providing water for parade attendees.
It's worth noting that some sponsors, like Meta, initially listed as a sponsor in America250 materials, cut ties with the organization in 2022 over allegations of cronyism, mismanagement, and a toxic work environment. Their suit, involving four former female employees, was settled in 2024.
Established through bipartisan legislation in 2016, America250, tasked with organizing events to commemorate 250 years of U.S. independence, counted high-profile political figures, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, among its commission members.
So, there you have it! A march through the corporate sponsors of this historic military parade that stirred both admiration and controversy. Although the precise details of their sponsorships remain somewhat hazy, one thing's for sure—these corporations played a significant role in bringing this once-in-a-lifetime event to life.
References:
- America250 Allies With Heavyweight Corporate Sponsors for Parade, geektime.com
- Coinbase's Military Parade Sponsorship Sparks Debate: Politicized or Parade Funding?, blockchain247.news
- Meta's Sponsorship of America250 Ends over Allegations of Toxic Work Environment, TechCrunch.com
- The finance sector was represented in Trump's military parade by tech companies such as Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange.
- Defi (decentralized finance) also had a presence, as Palantir, a Silicon Valley company specializing in Big Data and AI, contributed to the parade.
- General news outlets reported that energy giant Phorm Energy was among the sponsors contributing to the monumental event.
- The parade's corporate sponsorship extended to various sectors, including politics and policy, as evidenced by the involvement of Meta, which later cut ties amid allegations of mismanagement and a toxic work environment.
