Washington Hosts Army's 250th Anniversary Parade Facing Rain and Protests
- President Trump will oversee a military parade in Washington, D.C., to mark the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary on June 14, 2025, with costs estimated between $25 million and $45 million.
- Protests across the U.S., including over 1,800 demonstrations, are planned against Trump and his policies, under the banner of 'No Kings Day.'
- Security is heightened in Washington, with barriers and road closures, amid forecasts of rain for the parade, which will feature thousands of soldiers and military equipment.
- Critics describe the parade as a display of authoritarianism, warning of a threat to military legitimacy.
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Saturday, June 14, 2025 is the 79th birthday of President Donald Trump, and it will bring conflicting messages on his second presidency.In Washington, DC, Trump is holding a military parade he is billing as a celebration of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. But the U.S. president's critics — including the No Kings movement — believe that parade isn't really about honoring the military, but is designed to promote Trump politically. And the No Ki…
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The Latest: 'No Kings' protests spread across US as Trump gets military parade
Americans are planning to demonstrate against President Donald Trump across the U.S. on Saturday as a counterpoint to the 200,000 people expected to attend the military parade in Washington
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