Trump celebrates Army’s 250th anniversary with parade
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The size of the No Kings Day protests dwarfed the turnout for a military parade held in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, which was President Trump’s 79th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army reported Monday that initial assessments show no discernible damage to D.C. streets from Saturday's military parade celebrating the Army's 250th birthday, despite concerns about 70-ton tanks and heavy military vehicles rolling through the nation's capital.
Hillary Clinton sparks controversy after comparing Trump's military parade to 'No Kings' protests, drawing criticism from conservatives for disrespecting the Army's anniversary.
The citywide cleanup effort in Washington after the Army’s 250th birthday celebration is now in full swing. Workers are dismantling bleachers, stages, risers and fencing that lined the
President Donald Trump deemed his multimillion dollar military birthday parade a “tremendous success” Sunday, despite it being dwarfed by the thousands protesting against his presidency on the same day.
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Senator John Fetterman, D-Pa., has voiced support for President Donald Trump ’s military parade, saying Americans should support it regardless of politics.
Palantir, the data analysis and technology firm whose contracts with the federal government are expanding, and Coinbase, a cryptocurrency firm that donated to the president’s inauguration, also sponsored the event. Oracle, a database company whose co-founder is a close friend of Mr. Trump’s, received a shout-out on Saturday as a sponsor.
Vice President Vance spoke at the Army’s 250th anniversary parade, saying how proud he is of U.S. soldiers. He also wished President Trump a happy birthday and nodded to his wife on their wedding anniversary.