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Trump’s $ 45 million military parade, marking the anniversary of the US military, goes ahead despite the general backlash, storm forecasts.
A huge military parade should go to Washington, DC, while US President Donald Trump marks his 79th anniversary with a controversial demonstration that coincides with the 250th anniversary of the American army, as a National “No kings” protests are held against Trump’s policies in more than 2,000 towns and villages.
The Washington, DC event on Saturday, has in a hurry to the long -term planned celebration of the army, sparked criticism for its cost, its calendar and its manifest political connotations. There will be no “no kings” demonstration in the American capital to avoid confrontations.
The parade takes place in a feverish and tense national context. Trump last week American navies deployed Manage demonstrations in Los Angeles on aggressive immigration raids. He also activated the California National Guard without the governor’s consent, provoking legal challenges and accusations of federal surpassing.
The military parade will start at Lincoln Memorial and Snake Down Constitution avenue, flanked by security fences and watched closely by armed staff at 6.30 p.m. local time (10:30 p.m. GMT).
Nearly 6,200 soldiers will walk, joined by 128 military vehicles – including ABRAM tanks of 60 tonnes – and 62 planes. A parachute jump, a concert titled by Lee Greenwood and fireworks are planned to top the night.
Trump announced on social networks that the parade would carry out “rain or shine”, brushing concerns concerning the thunderstorms planned and demonstrations on a national scale.
The National Weather Service warned against a possible lightning, which could force delays. Officials say they are ready to evacuate the National Mall if necessary.
Despite the White House insurance, the event sparked a long -term price of $ 45 million and its fears of militarization of domestic policy.
Critics argue that the use of heavy armored vehicles is likely to harm the infrastructure, which prompted the army to install steel plates along the road to protect the roads.
A recent survey of the Associated Press-Noc Center for Public Affairs Research revealed that 60% of Americans think that the parade is not an interesting use of public funds. Among the people interviewed, 78% who expressed any strong opinion on the parade itself disapproved of expenses.
Massive snow was parked to block traffic on Pennsylvania avenue, transforming the track into a pedestrian area filled with food stands and souvenir sellers. The festival atmosphere includes fitness competitions, military equipment exhibitions and a ceremonial cake cup.
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Civil rights groups accuse Trump administration of using military assets to intimidate and remove dissent.
The demonstrators planning to participate in the demonstrations said they were opposed to the deeply divided policies of Trump. The organizers’ website said the administration “challenged our courts, expelled from the Americans, disappeared from street people, attacked our civil rights and reduced our services”.
Since the inauguration of Trump, the administration has sent immigrants to foreign prisons, defined Immigration arrest quotas,, Faced with the courtsGovernment jobs cut and proposed discounts to social services.
Although no demonstration is officially planned in Washington, the organizers of the national “No Kings” gatherings say that the parade reflects the ambition and the personal ego of Trump, rather than any real tribute to the armed forces.
The White House spokesperson Anna Kelly has reaffirmed that the event would occur independently of the weather or criticism. However, lightning could cause sudden delays and evacuations of the crowd.
The military show is divided into historical segments, with troops and equipment representing different eras in the history of the American army.
200,000 people are expected to be planned. The parade will end with Trump, swearing in 250 new troops or rearking and an exhibition of dramatic parachuting of the Golden Knights of the army.
While the army insists that the event concerns heritage and the service of honor, the critics argue that the spectacle turns uncomfortably near a political rally with troops as accessories.
