Army says Trump's military parade could cause $16 million in damage to Washington streets
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUN 1 – The U.S. Army estimates up to $16 million in street repairs due to heavy military vehicles in the June 14 parade marking its 250th anniversary and President Trump's birthday.
- The military parade on June 14 celebrates the Army's 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, costing up to $45 million, U.S. military officials stated.
- Repairing the roads after the parade may cost taxpayers $16 million, with heavy tanks causing the damage, as reported by the Army.
- Mayor Muriel Bowser raised concerns about street damage, saying, 'Military tanks on our streets would not be good,' and called for federal funding for repairs.
- Trump defended the parade's costs, claiming it is 'peanuts compared to the value of doing it,' according to his comments on NBC News.
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