Report: Trump Planning Military Parade for U.S. Army’s 250th Anniversary, Trump’s Birthday

[mystery-ak]

Report: Trump Planning Military Parade for U.S. Army’s 250th Anniversary, Trump’s Birthday

Elizabeth Weibel 7 Apr 2025

President Donald Trump is reportedly planning a military parade to be held on June 14, 2025, the 250th anniversary of the United States Army and Trump’s birthday.

A Washington, DC, “source with knowledge” of Trump’s planning told the Washington City Paper that the military parade will “stretch almost four miles from the Pentagon in Arlington to the White House.”

Takis Karantonis, the chair of the Arlington County Board, told the outlet that he hopes “the federal government remains sensitive to the pain and concerns” of many veterans who reside in the Arlington area. He added that the county received a “heads up” regarding the parade.

“It’s not clear to me what the scope of a parade would be,” Karantonis said. “But I would hope the federal government remains sensitive to the pain and concerns of numerous [military] veteran residents who have lost or might lose their jobs in recent federal decisions, as they reflect on how best to celebrate the Army’s anniversary.”

The Hill also reported that a “senior” Trump administration official had affirmed plans for the military parade to NewsNation:

    An Army official confirmed the parade’s length to The Hill, and said that “there are plans for a parade that will involve the Army,” adding that nothing is yet solidified.

    The official noted that the Army had planned to celebrate its 250th anniversary with a “robust capability increase in what you would see in previous years.” Planning began last year and the event has since expanded, with the number of unit participating now increased.

“The Army is very excited to celebrate its 250th anniversary with the entire county,” Army spokesman Col. Dave Butler told the outlet. “Our intention is for Americans to be proud of their Army and also proud of their nation. It’s too early to say yet whether or not we’re having a parade but we’re working with the White House as well as several government agencies to make the celebration a national level event.”

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/04/07/report-donald-trump-planning-military-parade-u-s-armys-250th-anniversary-birthday/

[mystery-ak]

OMG...I can hear it now...lol

[Wingnut]

OMG...I can hear it now...lol

Is Trump trolling or not?  But...Oh It is coming.  Libs can't help themselves. 

[kevindavis007]

If it is only an event to celebrate, the birth of our Army, I'm fine with it, however, the fact it falls on our dear, glorious orange douchebag of a leader birthday, I'm not cool with it.

[Timber Rattler]

If it is only an event to celebrate, the birth of our Army, I'm fine with it, however, the fact it falls on our dear, glorious orange douchebag of a leader birthday, I'm not cool with it.

It's really not even the birthday of the U.S. Army.  The Continental Army was disbanded in November 1783 after "Evacuation Day" in New York City. 

https://www.amrevmuseum.org/virtualexhibits/among-his-troops/timeline

The regular U.S. Army of today (first called the Legion of the United States) was authorized by Congress in 1792 to deal with the Indian threat in the Northwest Territory (Ohio, Indiana, and northern Kentucky).  But it's impolite to repeat that unfortunate historical fact nowadays.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regular_Army_(United_States)

[catfish1957]

Not thrilled with this.   Makes me think of what the USSR used to do routinely for show.

I am fine with a celebration day, but not a big parade hauling missles and tanks through the streeets of DC.

[Wingnut]

Not thrilled with this.   Makes me think of what the USSR used to do routinely for show.

I am fine with a celebration day, but not a big parade hauling missles and tanks through the streeets of DC.

All the real good dictators, like Trump love showing of their hardware in a parade. 

[cato potatoe]

The Russians still conduct the missile parades every May 9, and the North Koreans every 5-10 years.  It's creepy, but they love it.  I would be hesitant to summon the military to DC for a birthday parade in the summer.

[Right_in_Virginia]

...the fact it falls on our dear, glorious orange douchebag of a leader birthday, I'm not cool with it.

Methinks this pleases the President. 

[MeganC]

All the real good dictators, like Trump love showing of their hardware in a parade.

Nonsense. Military parades were common in the US up until the coughsucking leftists kicked the military out of Independence Day celebrations, Memorial Day observances, and Veterans Day/Armistice Day observances.

Even CNN knows that the military was a common participant in American culture...

https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/07/us/american-military-parades/index.html

[catfish1957]

Nonsense. Military parades were common in the US up until the coughsucking leftists kicked the military out of Independence Day celebrations, Memorial Day observances, and Veterans Day/Armistice Day observances.

Even CNN knows that the military was a common participant in American culture...

https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/07/us/american-military-parades/index.html

 

I am guessing you aren't familar with @Wingnut  's wry sense of humor.

[Wingnut]

I am guessing you aren't familar with @Wingnut  's wry sense of humor.

@catfish1957

I'm so misunderstood!   

[MeganC]

I am guessing you aren't familar with @Wingnut  's wry sense of humor.

@Wingnut

I'm autistic and sarcasm sometimes eludes me. Sorry! 

[Wingnut]

@Wingnut

I'm autistic and sarcasm sometimes eludes me. Sorry! 

@MeganC

I thought it was because you are a blonde!

[MeganC]

@MeganC

I thought it was because you are a blonde!

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