President Donald Trump will celebrate his 79th birthday with a grand military parade in Washington, D.C., coinciding with the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. The high-profile event is expected to draw massive crowds, spark nationwide protests, and further intensify the political spotlight on Trump.
President Donald Trump Birthday: President Donald Trump will mark his 79th birthday on Saturday with a large-scale military parade in Washington, D.C., coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the formation of the United States Army. The event, steeped in pageantry, is expected to draw both supporters and protesters in significant numbers.
The U.S. Army expects up to 200,000 attendees for the parade along Constitution Avenue, which formally honors the Army’s historic founding. However, the timing also aligns with Trump’s birthday, a coincidence that has drawn public and political attention.
According to reports, members of Trump’s family are expected to be in the capital for the occasion. The celebration also falls on Father’s Day weekend, with the holiday observed the following day.
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The parade, which may cost the federal government up to $45 million, is taking place under tight security and heightened political tension. While the event is designed to spotlight America’s military strength, it has also provoked opposition across the country.
Critics of Trump’s administration are staging coordinated “No Kings” Day protests in response. Organizers report that demonstrations are scheduled in approximately 2,000 locations nationwide, with millions of participants expected to voice their discontent over what they view as Trump’s aggressive use of executive power.
Tensions surrounding the administration grew earlier this week when President Trump deployed National Guard units and marines to Los Angeles in response to ongoing protests. The decision was met with sharp criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom and other prominent Democrats, who described the move as authoritarian.
The president’s age remains a talking point following the withdrawal of former President Joe Biden from the 2024 campaign. Biden, who turned 82 last November, had faced increasing scrutiny over his fitness for office, particularly after a debate with Trump raised concerns about his cognitive and physical readiness.
Trump, who was inaugurated in January at the age of 78, became the oldest U.S. president to assume office. He will also be 82 by the end of his term.
White House physician Sean Barbabella issued a statement in April assuring the public that the president “remains in excellent health,” attributing it to Trump’s “active lifestyle,” which includes regular public appearances and “frequent victories in golf events.”
Despite his known passion for weekend golf outings, Trump is not expected to play on Saturday due to anticipated thunderstorms and rain in the area.
The military parade is taking place as global tensions rise amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. On Sunday, Trump is scheduled to travel to Canada for a high-level meeting with world leaders from the G7 nations.
The parade itself has been years in the making, fulfilling a vision Trump has held since before his first presidential inauguration.
In a 2017 interview with The Washington Post, Trump expressed his desire to showcase American military strength through parades in major cities like Washington and New York. The idea was heavily inspired by the Bastille Day celebration he attended in Paris alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.
“We may do something like that on July 4th in Washington,” Trump reportedly told Macron at the time. “We’re going to have to try and top it.”
The French celebration left a lasting impression on Trump, particularly the sight of Macron rolling down the Champs-Élysées in a military jeep. On Saturday, Trump will view his own parade from a specially constructed stand on Constitution Avenue.
America250, the organization coordinating the event, confirmed that the audience will include veterans, active-duty service members, wounded warriors, Gold Star Families, and the general public.
The parade will feature an extensive display of American military might, including up to 120 military vehicles. Among them are Abrams tanks, Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles, and helicopters, all set to roll and fly through the heart of the capital in a powerful demonstration of force and celebration.
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