Military Parade in Capital on Trump’s Birthday Could Cost $45 Million, Officials Say

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s the Army’s 250th anniversary.

Yes. Those of us who read the first post know this.
Some of us think that Trump’s plan to use this occasion to celebrate himself is both unfortunate and expensive.

So what is the “plan”?

Here are 2 versions of the plans. A quick search will have several more.


https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-us-army-birthday-bash-plans-include-25-abrams-tanks-2025-05-14/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-birthday-military-parade-offering-141932559.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OMG this is so dictator-y to have a parade for one's birthday in the first place

The 250th birthday of the US Army seems like a big deal to a lot of people and many are glad it is being appropriately recognized. There are actually almost 3 weeks of events with the parade being just one event.

It IS a big deal. Too bad that Trump is co-opting the Army’s planned celebrations to do something very different centering himself.

I mean, the guy canceled his own inauguration parade. Who does that? Seems like this is legitimately more about celebrating the Army.

You mean the one he “canceled” because it was too cold for him outside— so he could stay inside where it was warm — instead of mingling with his people? That one? To answer your “Who does that?” question, someone who cares more about his own comfort than that of the supporters waiting outside in the cold.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You people disgust real Americans. I’m sure you already know that.

We are “real Americans “. I’m sure you already know that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s the Army’s 250th anniversary.

Yes. Those of us who read the first post know this.
Some of us think that Trump’s plan to use this occasion to celebrate himself is both unfortunate and expensive.

So what is the “plan”?

Here are 2 versions of the plans. A quick search will have several more.


https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-us-army-birthday-bash-plans-include-25-abrams-tanks-2025-05-14/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-birthday-military-parade-offering-141932559.html

But where are the birthday party part of the plans? Are you worried there will be a giant cake float or something?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OMG this is so dictator-y to have a parade for one's birthday in the first place

The 250th birthday of the US Army seems like a big deal to a lot of people and many are glad it is being appropriately recognized. There are actually almost 3 weeks of events with the parade being just one event.

It IS a big deal. Too bad that Trump is co-opting the Army’s planned celebrations to do something very different centering himself.

I mean, the guy canceled his own inauguration parade. Who does that? Seems like this is legitimately more about celebrating the Army.

You mean the one he “canceled” because it was too cold for him outside— so he could stay inside where it was warm — instead of mingling with his people? That one? To answer your “Who does that?” question, someone who cares more about his own comfort than that of the supporters waiting outside in the cold.

Narrators voice: The Presidential parade box is heated…

[Anonymous]

Are we getting that Friday off from work? Given that mass streets will be blocked off ?

[Anonymous]

What a colossal waste of money. This is beyond disgusting. So sad we are wasting money on him. For his birthday. Shameful !!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s the Army’s 250th anniversary.

Yes. Those of us who read the first post know this.
Some of us think that Trump’s plan to use this occasion to celebrate himself is both unfortunate and expensive.

So what is the “plan”?

Here are 2 versions of the plans. A quick search will have several more.


https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-us-army-birthday-bash-plans-include-25-abrams-tanks-2025-05-14/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-birthday-military-parade-offering-141932559.html

But where are the birthday party part of the plans? Are you worried there will be a giant cake float or something?

The parade itself is the birthday part of the plans. The original plans by the Army for their celebrations were to be held on the Mall — not parading tanks through the streets. I’m worried about DC taxpayers getting stuck with paying for his little celebration, and I’m sickened by a president who prioritizes using tax dollars to celebrate his ego while programs like Head Start and Meals on Wheels are getting cut. As far as I’m concerned, he’s welcome to all the giant cake floats he wants. Heck, throw in his very own ice cream truck.


https://apnews.com/article/trump-army-military-parade-birthday-2f5cd12c8ccd4efddc29bfa3cf8f2705

[Anonymous]

They could get lucky and have thunderstorms. ⛈️

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are we getting that Friday off from work? Given that mass streets will be blocked off ?

We'll probably be forced to attend, else there will be almost no one there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They could get lucky and have thunderstorms. ⛈️

Maybe even a tornado?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wouldn’t this be a boon to the DC economy? It’s a shoulder season weekend before most schools close and the July 4th holiday. Seems like thousands of extra hotel room sales and full restaurants would eclipse the costs. What am I missing?

Actually, the downtown businesses won’t be able to access anything because the streets will be closed. If you’re not in hospitality you’re screwed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OMG this is so dictator-y to have a parade for one's birthday in the first place

The 250th birthday of the US Army seems like a big deal to a lot of people and many are glad it is being appropriately recognized. There are actually almost 3 weeks of events with the parade being just one event.

This is not how this event should be “appropriately” recognized. We do not do this kind of bs in the USA because we aren’t the freaking Soviet Union or North Korea, got it, treason weasel?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wouldn’t this be a boon to the DC economy? It’s a shoulder season weekend before most schools close and the July 4th holiday. Seems like thousands of extra hotel room sales and full restaurants would eclipse the costs. What am I missing?

You are missin* the fact this country has a debt problem and Trump ran on spending less moron

Also we are not North Korea

The real reason for this is king Trump and his stupid cult
And martial law

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OMG this is so dictator-y to have a parade for one's birthday in the first place

The 250th birthday of the US Army seems like a big deal to a lot of people and many are glad it is being appropriately recognized. There are actually almost 3 weeks of events with the parade being just one event.

This is not how this event should be “appropriately” recognized. We do not do this kind of bs in the USA because we aren’t the freaking Soviet Union or North Korea, got it, treason weasel?

+1 million