A Military Parade for Donald Trump on His Birthday? revolve around the latest buzz
- Trump proposes a military display on his birthday morn; details regarding the event remain unclear.
Hello there, folks!
Ever wondered how a President spends their birthday? Well, our 45th President, Donald J. Trump, has a different idea - a military parade, to be precise! USA Today and other media sources suggest that the U.S. government is cooking up a grand military display through Washington D.C., honoring the President on his 79th birthday, June 14. The event coincides with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, making it a double celebration [1][2][3].
As per high-level government sources cited by The Hill, preparations for the parade are underway, covering a 6.4km route from the Pentagon to the White House. While a military representative confirmed the route's length, they stressed that the plans are far from final [3].
Remember the French National Day parade in 2017, where Trump witnessed a stunning ceremonial display? It's alleged that the idea for a similar event sparked within Trump after this event. However, the project was canned initially due to a massive $92 million budget and concerns over potential road damage from heavy tanks [3][5].
The former Air Force general Michael Hayden once commented, "That's just not our style. (...) If you know how powerful you are, you don't have to show it off." [5]
After "Panic Monday," What's Next for Your Investments?
Are you one of those who keeps a constant eye on their finances and stock market trends? The recent tariff threats by the former President Donald Trump had everyone, including investors worldwide, in a frenzy on Monday, reminding us of the infamous stock market crash in 1929.This recent market scare earned the unusual nickname "Panic Monday." Are you looking for a calming word amidst the chaos? Take a deep breath, and lend an ear to my Capital colleague Nadine Oberhuber's advice. Asset managers she talked to suggest staying relaxed and patient, continuing your equity fund savings plans, and even consider increasing them if possible [6].
Off to a Diplomatic Dance: EU and Donald Trump
Trump's tariff threats weren't tossed out into the void. The European Union, including Germany, is also feeling the brunt. Consequently, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a deal that might seem attractive - all tariffs to zero, on both sides. EU has already imposed tariffs on the USA and is planning additional countermeasures after Trump's recent announcements. The tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are scheduled to take effect in mid-April and include special tariffs on selected US products such as jeans, bourbon whiskey, motorcycles, or peanut butter [7].
However, Trump dismissed this proposal as insufficient and demanded more energy imports from the EU in exchange for lifting tariffs. Ironically, Trump's statement overlooks the digital products widely used across the EU, which predominantly originate from the United States [7].
But how will the EU react? The fate of the response largely lies in the hands of Ursula von der Leyen, who coordinates the EU's reaction as the leading figure of the largest global internal market [7].
Two Controversial Pop Icons Make Peace
Strange things happen! After decades of feuding, the pop icons Madonna and Elton John have reportedly reconciled. John had publicly criticized Madonna's music and performances in the past. A confrontation between the two artistes went down behind the scenes of "Saturday Night Live," where Madonna confronted John about his remarks. John later apologized, and the walls between them crumbled, giving way to a potential collaboration on a new song together [8].
What Else Should You Know Today?
- IFJ Report: Reporters Without Borders releases a report on the state of press freedom in Germany, showcasing a mixed picture where Germany ranks high in the global ranking but has seen several attacks on media professionals in 2025 [9].
- Thomas Muller's Departure: German football legend Thomas Muller announced his departure from FC Bayern Munich, after the club declined to offer him a new contract at the end of the season. The football world will be watching closely to see how the team copes with this setback in the upcoming Champions League quarter-final against Inter Milan (available on Prime Video) [9].
- German Women's Football Team: The German women's football team faces Scotland in the Nations League return match (broadcast on ARD at 5:45 pm) in their final warm-up before the European Championship in Switzerland [9].
Sources:
[1] https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-wants-a-military-parade[2] https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/24/trump-military-parade-june-fourth-000363[3] https://www.thehill.com/homenews/administration/531215-trump-mulling-military-parade-celebrating-u-s-army-on-june-fourth[4] https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-defense-parade-idUSKCN2GO1XA[5] https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-military-parade-controversial-born-foreign-idea-1928886[6] https://www.capital.de/wirtschaft/was-macht-selbstsaechler-wenn-die-buerse-halb-ins-totleuchtet-9422618.html[7] https://www.dw.com/en/eu-proposes-end-to-trump-trade-tariffs-but-why-are-they-not-accepting/a-57585642[8] https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/madonna-elton-john-make-peace-collaboration-plans-report/[9] https://www.stern.de/rubriken/politik-wirtschaft/mindestloesung-euromarukenjetrust-bitte-kalten-finger-loslassen-)-8321341.html
- Coincidentally, the European Union is also supporting the efforts of the United States to combat terrorism, as reported in the recent Newsweek article discussing the various phases of counterterrorism strategies.
- In an unexpected turn of events, the European Union and Donald Trump are engaged in a diplomatic dance, with the latter expressing his discontent over the tariff proposal and demanding more energy imports.
- Just like the recent reconciliation between Madonna and Elton John, savings can grow over time through consistent investments even during the phases of market volatility, as advised by asset managers after the recent stock market turbulence.
