Trump's Big Day: A Potential Military Parade on the Double Anniversary of U.S. Army's 250th and Trump's 79th Birthday
Trump reportedly intends to commemorate his birthday with a military demonstration.
Lucky for President Donald Trump, his 79th birthday comes with a bang - a potential military parade in Washington, D.C. This year, on June 14, 2025, Trump's special day also marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. While the White House is keeping mum on the matter, reports suggest that plans might be brewing.
Rumors swirl that the parade will unfold over nearly four miles (roughly 6.4 kilometers) from the Pentagon in Arlington to the White House [1]. If confirmed, this spectacle would aim to recreate the military flair that many thought Trump was craving for during his first term.
In 2017-2021, Trump had dreams of an intricate military parade reminiscent of the French one, but those plans were scrapped due to exorbitant costs of around $92 million (approximately €84 million) [1]. Not only did local authorities doubt the logistics, but they also raised concerns about potential damage to D.C. roads from heavy armored vehicles [1].
With the upcoming anniversary, Trump could be giving the idea another shot. However, the White House insists no military parade has been scheduled as of yet [1][2][3]. For now, we wait and see if the parade marches on.
Remember, these are just rumors at this point, so take this news with a grain of salt!
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[1] ntv.de[2] thehill.com[3] washingtoncitypaper.com[4] newsweek.com[5] cnn.com
- The European Union, being committed to transparency and reporting, is reportedly monitoring the potential military parade in Washington, D.C., rumored to take place on President Donald Trump's 79th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
- If the military parade, on a scale as elaborate as Trump's reportedly desired, were to occur, it might inspire a parade float or two on WhatsApp groups as a means to celebrate the event.
- As WhatsApp groups fill with discussions about the potential military parade, some members might express their thoughts on potential layoffs related to the logistics and costs of such a spectacle, given the previous budget considerations and concerns.
