US EditionArmy says Trump's military parade could cause $16 million in damage to Washington streets
- The Army announced that repairing Washington, D.C., streets after the military parade may cost up to $16 million, as acknowledged by U.S. Military officials.
- The total estimated cost for the parade on June 14 is projected to be $45 million, which coincides with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.
- Mayor Muriel Bowser expressed concerns about the potential road damage and requested funds for repairs.
- The parade will feature around 130 vehicles, including tanks and helicopters, and about 9,000 soldiers will be involved.
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Max Boot: We are witnessing the self-sabotage of a superpower
On June 14 - the 250th birthday of the US Army and, not so coincidentally, the 79th birthday of President Donald Trump - a gaudy display of. military power will parade through Washington. No doubt Trump thinks that all of the tanks and soldiers on display will make America, and its president, look tough and strong.
The true cost of Trump’s massive military parade seems to keep getting worse
Donald Trump’s plans for a massive, expensive military parade in Washington, D.C., already seemed absurd when juxtaposed against his administration’s mass firings at federal agencies and his plans to institute deep cuts to federal programs many Americans rely on.
Official admits 'glorious' $45M parade will see 'Happy Birthday' sung to Trump
U.S. Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley revealed that President Donald Trump would be honored by the crowd singing "Happy Birthday" at a military parade that is expected to cost up to $45 million. During a Tuesday interview on the War Room podcast, MAGA influencer Steve Bannon noted that Trump had bee...
Who covers the bill if military parade through DC damages streets?
The U.S. Army will cover the cost of any damages to D.C.-maintained roads as part of next weekend’s planned military parade, Mayor Muriel Bowser said, but there’s lingering concern about possible delays in getting reimbursed. Related stories Here’s what to expect at the Army’s 250th anniversary parade on Trump’s birthday Army to place large metal plates on DC streets to protect them from tanks during June parade …
Army has no plans to celebrate Trump's birthday on 250th anniversary
The U.S. Army said on Wednesday it has no plans to recognize President Donald Trump's birthday on June 14 when he presides over part of the Army's celebrations of its 250th anniversary.
Army's 250th anniversary parade could cause $16 million in road damage
U.S. military officials said road repairs after the Army’s 250th anniversary parade could cost $16 million, accounting for one-third of the celebration's $45 million price tag. The event will include heavy machinery, including Abrams tanks, which Washington, D.C.'s local streets are not built to handle. What can attendees expect to see? M1A2 Abrams tanks weigh approximately 140,000 pounds and have tracks made of steel and rubber. There could be…
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