Armored Tanks arrive in DC for Trump’s military birthday parade
Armored tanks have begun arriving ahead of Saturday’s celebrations as Washington, DC prepares for the 250th anniversary of the US Army.
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s birthday is full of dignity and circumstances as a 79-year-old politician celebrates in a military parade.
The Army is hoping that as many as 200,000 people will appear at the Washington DC Parade, which coincides with Trump’s own birthday, whilst officially celebrating the US Army formation.
Members of the president’s family will be in town on the occasion, two sources familiar with the president’s plans said. Trump’s birthday and parade falls on Father’s Day weekend. This is the next day.
The parade, which could cost the federal government as government critics take part in “No Kings” demonstrations around the country, is also expected to attract protesters.
Organizers are hoping millions of Americans will appear nationwide in protests, with around 2,000 of which are taking place nationwide, showing dissatisfaction with Trump’s vast use of enforcement agencies.
The president was under intense scrutiny this week after sending the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles amid protests. California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats criticized the move as authoritarian.
Trump is 79 years old
The ages of President Trump and former President Joe Biden were the flashpoints of last year’s presidential campaign. Biden left Democrat tickets and questioned his ability to work after several episodes, including an argument with Trump.
Biden turned 82 in November. He was the oldest president in American history. In January, Trump became the oldest US president to take office at the age of 78. Like Biden, he will be 82 at the end of his term.
His White House doctor Sean Barbabera said in April that Trump has “maintained excellent health” due to his “active lifestyle,” including “frequent victory at golf events.”
Thunderstorms and rain are expected on Saturday. Trump plays golf frequently on weekends, but was not expected for his birthday. The military parade comes amid an explosive conflict between Israel and Iran. Trump will also travel to Canada on Sunday to meet with leaders of the world’s top economy.
“Grand” parade
The parade, which was about the president’s birthday, was an eight-year history.
He has had ideas even before his first appointment. Trump told the Washington Post in 2017 that he wanted to show off the US military at a parade in Washington, DC and New York.
Trump was inspired by the Bastille Day celebration, held in Paris on July 14th each year.
He told Macron that year after what he witnessed during his visit to France, he wanted to have a “really amazing parade to showcase our military power.”
“We might do that on July 4th in Washington,” Trump told Macron. “We have to give it a try.”
That year, Macron rolled Champion Elises in the military jeep. Trump is watching his parade as per the Constitution from a viewer’s standpoint.
According to America250, which organizes the event, veterans, active duty forces, wounded warriors and Goldstar families will be present in addition to the public.
Up to 120 vehicles, including Abrams tanks, Bradley infantry combat vehicles and military helicopters, are expected to be part of an exhibition of American military hardware.
“We want to show off a bit,” Trump said in a speech at Fort Bragg on June 10.
“France was celebrating. We were celebrating. We were celebrating. America was the only one who didn’t bless, we won the war,” Trump said in celebration of World War II, a recent European World War II.
“We’re going to celebrate on Saturday,” Trump added. “And we’re going to celebrate now.”