Trump’s military parade for Army’s 250th anniversary faces protests, storms

Washington – president Donald TrumpSaturday’s comments were made in a historic military procession to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States Army.

“Every other country celebrates their victories,” he said. “It is time for America to do too – that’s what we do tonight.”

He said: “While we celebrate tonight, we also think about hundreds of thousands of army soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for our nation and put their lives in every war, from the revolution to the war on terror, to the families of the golden star with us today.”

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The most famous leader of the army called General George Washington, a “invincible leader” and put many major American victories from the revolution onwards: Gettepiereg, Guadalcal, Shiloh, San Juan Hill, Arjun Arnachis and the sides of the Afghan mountains.

Through them, the army formulated an unparalleled courage, unparalleled sacrifice, and unparalleled glory.

He talked about General John Corsus, a union leader who was shot in the face in the battle of the ATONOs Corridor near Cartersville, Georgia, who was shot in the face but did not retract the front lines against the Confederation.

“He launched a message to his leader,” I am short cheekbones and one ear, but I am able to get hell out of each of them, “Trump said.

He also referred to General “Mad” Anthony Wayne, who, like a course, was a citizen of Pennsylvania, known for his military wealth.

Trump talked about Wayne, who is leading the midnight raid on the slopes near Jabal Bir, New York, with only a spear and no ammunition to seize the British during the revolution. Wayne took this in a step, and announced to Washington: “Issuing the matter, sir, and I will break the hell for you.”

Trump spent the rest of the show sitting, or often standing and reviving the forces, surrounded by the first lady Melania Trump and Defense Minister Beit Higseth.

Thousands of Americans, including the veterans, youth and fathers who celebrate Father’s Day, flocked to the center of the capital, wearing hats, “make America great again” national equipment that displays the old glory despite the ritual filled with thunderstorms.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have reached a procession to honor the 250th anniversary of the army, coinciding with Trump’s 79th, June 14, 2025 birthday in Washington. (Doug Mills/New York Times via AP, swimming pool)

The crowds went with applause when Trump arrived alongside the first lady Melania Trump, an introduction accompanied by a gun where those who attended the “United States of America!” HegSeth and Vice President JD Vance also received a wide applause on their introductions.

Live music poured into the crowd before the show, as the municipality pioneers were influenced by music while they loved themselves in the summer of the capital. I heard the crowd singing “Happy Birthday” and hesitating “We love Trump” after the official launch.

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President Donald Trump revives a military procession. (Reuters)

The show extended to the bottom of Al -Dustour Street, starting from the Memorial Monument and concluded near Washington’s monument at approximately 9:30 pm, the offer honors the 250th anniversary of the founding of the American army, which was created one year before the signing of the independence declaration, and stops with the nineteenth science and dignity.

The national event is part of Trump’s “Labor Squad”, which was created in January by an executive order and coordinates plans celebrating the twenty -fifth anniversary of American independence on July 4, 2026.

The show included the golden knights team for the army, which runs a jump from the crowd, multiple tremors, the raids of the Second World War, and members of the army waving the crowds while riding in the huge tanks through which the constitution lasts its justification.

However, the show comes with the continued riots and protests in Los Angeles due to the efforts of the Trump administration to deport millions of illegal foreigners who overwhelmed the nation during the Biden administration and after Israel fired preventive strikes in Iran on Thursday evening.

The show faced stormy weather, as the foreclosure expected thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon and rained in the evening.

A tank rotates down US-50 in Washington, DC (Reuters)

The protests in response to the military parade and the recent ice raids taking place in Los Angeles, which are revealed in cities worldwide. In Washington, the fascist protest was to be held rejection, a “march of shares” in the center of the city of the capital and a “pro -democracy” picnic in Fort Renault Park on Saturday, according to the previous Fox News Digital.

The security of this event was incredibly narrow, as police officers and army officers were stationed along the entry and walking checkpoints between the crowds of people. The attendees were also asked to go through metal detection devices and undergo additional forms to reach the show course.

The demonstrators “no kings” in cities all over the country to protest against what they say is Trump leading the nation like the “king”, although there will be no protests “no kings” in the appropriate Saturday capital. Instead, these protests were held in neighboring cities and cities, as is the case in the cities of Virginia in Alexandria and Erlington.

The demonstrators are expected to meet in the capital, and the neighboring cities before Trump’s military procession

Military vehicles are preparing to capture US-50 (AVE.) in Washington. (Reuters)

Trump was asked about the “No Kings” protest during a thursday’s invoice signing event at the White House.

Trump replied, “I don’t feel like I am a king.” “I have to go to hell to obtain approval for things. The king will say,” I will not get this. ”

“No, no, we are not king. We are not king at all.”

Trump previously said that any potential violent protesters targeting the show will get a “very heavy force.”

Trump warns any potential demonstrators in his military convoy, who will be met with very great strength.

President Donald Trump hosted a military procession that determines the birthday of the 250th US Army and his birthday 79 on June 14, 2025. (Eric Thuir/Bloomberg via Getti Emiez)

“If there is any protest as soon as they leave, they will meet them very much,” Trump told reporters on Tuesday. “I haven’t heard even from protesting. But people who hate our country … will meet very heavy power.”

The competition was celebrated by the administration as the “largest” military procession in the history of the United States.

“We love our army and be proud to respect our men in the war,” Defense Minister Beit Higseth said in a statement for the month of May to Fox News. “At the celebration of 250 years of the US military, we will throw the largest and most beautiful military procession in our nation’s history.”

“The president plans to celebrate the historic celebration on the occasion of the 250th birthday of the 250th army that will respect generations of non -selfish Americans who risked everything for our freedom.

“Exactly 250 years ago, the first American patriots died for the issue of independence. We owe our freedom to them and the harmony that gave their lives to our nation in the two centuries since then.”

Soldiers wearing a historic uniform before the 250th anniversary of the army in Washington, June 13, 2025. (Eric Thuir/Bloomberg via Getti Emiez)

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Almost 6600 US soldiers She was to participate in the show. The width was also said to include 150 army cars, including the Abrams tank and 50 aircraft, including Black Hawk.

There was a bridge, the costume and historic military men.

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A military procession celebrates the 250th anniversary of the army and coincided with the 79th birthday of President Donald Trump, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (Jacqueline Martin/Associated Press)

The show comes after Israel launched preventive strikes in Iran on Thursday evening, after months of attempts, suspended nuclear negotiations, and the increasingly anxious anxiety of Iran were progressing in its nuclear program. The Iranian nuclear and missile infrastructure strikes targeted and killed at least four Iranian military leaders.

Iran said the strikes were “declaring war.”

“Two months ago, Iran gave a 60 -day warning” to conclude a deal. Trump was actually published on Friday before meeting with the National Security Council to discuss the strikes.

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Brooke Singman from Fox News Digital and Peter Bender contributed to this report.