A US military parade for Trump’s birthday?

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The US Army has confirmed it’s planning a massive event on June 14, the same day US President Donald Trump turns 78. Is this a big birthday bash or simply a military event? Let's take a look.

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00:00A huge military parade on Trump's birthday?

00:02Yes, it's happening, but it's not what you think.

00:06The U.S. Army has confirmed it's planning a massive event on June 14th.

00:10That's the Army's 250th anniversary, which also happens to be President Donald Trump's

00:1479th birthday.

00:15We're talking over 6,600 troops, more than 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, 7 military bands,

00:23and even a parachute jump.

00:25While a festival was already planned for the National Mall, the parade element is new and

00:29would mark one of the largest military displays in recent history.

00:34Officials say this is part of a long-planned Army celebration, not just a birthday bash.

00:38But the overlap in timing has definitely drawn attention.

00:41White House officials say the parade will also help kick off a year-long celebration for America's

00:46upcoming 250th anniversary.

00:49There's still no official cost estimate, though planning documents show tanks, artillery vehicles,

00:55and strikers will take part with heavy equipment joining the route from near the Lincoln Memorial.

01:00D.C. officials have voiced concerns about road damage, but the Army says it's working to manage

01:05logistics and community engagement.

01:08The last time a similar parade was proposed, that's back in 2018, it was canceled due to costs.

01:13But this time, it's officially happening, and the date is fast approaching.

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