Reconsider costly military parade on President's birthday

The Army plans to hold a large military parade on June 14th to coincide with President Trump's 79th birthday and celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary. The parade will feature around 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles including tanks and armored vehicles, and 50 helicopters marching from Arlington, Virginia to the National Mall in Washington D.C. While the parade is intended to showcase the Army's capabilities, it has drawn criticism due to the expected high costs of tens of millions of dollars at a time when the Trump administration has implemented significant cuts to federal programs and personnel. The parade also raises logistical concerns about potential damage to city streets from heavy military vehicles. Despite these issues, the administration is proceeding with the plans for this major display of military pageantry on the president's birthday.