US EditionPresident Trump’s Military Parade Could Cost up to $45 Million, Army Spokesperson Says
- The United States plans a military parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14, marking President Trump's 79th birthday and the Army's 250th anniversary.
- The parade builds on longstanding Army anniversary celebrations, now expanded to showcase military strength with tanks, aircraft, and about 7,500 soldiers housed in government buildings.
- Participants and equipment will arrive several days early, featuring roughly 150 vehicles including two dozen M1 Abrams tanks and 50 aircraft displayed on city streets.
- Officials estimate the parade will cost between $25 million and $45 million, covering transportation, lodging, logistics, and street repairs, while Trump described the expense as minimal relative to the benefits of holding the event.
- The parade has drawn criticism for wastefulness and political motives, but administration officials defend it as honoring military personnel and national pride.
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Trump’s Military Parade in Washington Could Cost Up to $45 Million, Army Says
President Trump is planning a large-scale military parade in Washington, D.C., next month to mark... The post Trump’s Military Parade in Washington Could Cost Up to $45 Million, Army Says appeared first on News Facts Network.
The great military parade held in Washington D.C. on the occasion of President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday is part of the celebrations for the Army’s 250th anniversary. Olivia George, a reporter for The Washington Post, stated that an Army spokesman confirmed that the estimated cost of the military parade on June 14 “is expected to be between $25 million and $45 million.” In addition, she indicated that thousands of soldiers arriving in Washing…
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