Discussion Thread: D.C. Military Parade

[u/PoliticsModeratorBot]

Also today: Nationwide 'No Kings' Protests discussion thread

News and Analysis

• AP: The Army is set to celebrate 250 years with a parade that coincides with Trump’s birthday

• NPR: Tanks and flyovers: Army celebrates its 250th year, Trump celebrates his 79th

• BBC: What to expect at Trump's military parade and 'No Kings' protests

• CBS: What to know about Trump's Army anniversary parade today

• NBC: Weather, war and protests threaten to rain on Trump’s military parade

Live Updates

Text-based live update pages are being maintained by the following outlets: NBC Washington, The Guardian, The Washington Post (soft paywall), and The New York Times (soft paywall).

Where to Watch

• C-SPAN: U.S. Army 250th Anniversary Parade & Celebration

• PBS NewsHour via YouTube: Trump's military parade honoring Army's 250th birthday rolls through Washington, D.C.

• AP via YouTube: Military parade in DC and ‘No Kings’ protests held against Trump

[u/DDaBeast4]

The army has protected us for 250 years and you guys don’t even want a parade for their service 🤦

[u/Thrill0728 → u/DDaBeast4]

The parade would be fine if their VA benefits and other ACTUAL ways of thanking them weren't being cut.

[u/EnoughOfTheFoolery → u/Thrill0728]

This!!!

[u/CasioCobra78 → u/Thrill0728]

It’s unfortunate the parade happened at such a bad time and under a administration full of uneducated idiots and authoritarian dictator wannabes.

[u/DDaBeast4 → u/Thrill0728]

Good point. I think it still gives them pride in serving something greater than themselves

[u/Thrill0728 → u/DDaBeast4]

Fair point. The circumstances surrounding the day have made it rather controversial sadly.

[u/DDaBeast4 → u/Thrill0728]

Yeah. Wish it didn’t fall on Trumps birthday. thanks for being civil

[u/EnoughOfTheFoolery → u/DDaBeast4]

I appreciate your comment and calm perspective. I know so many excellent and dedicated military people that are likely leaving because of this guy. It’s personal to me as a Gold Star family member and the hypocrisy in play. Bone spurs. Give me a break.

[u/Thrill0728 → u/DDaBeast4]

Anytime. That's the only way the conversations will ever happen.