🔥 1. Trump’s grand military parade (June 14, 2025)

Marking both his 79th birthday and the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, Trump is pushing ahead with a lavish military spectacle in Washington, D.C., despite widespread criticism over the $25–45 million cost and militarization of domestic politics .

The event includes 6,200 soldiers, 128 vehicles (including Abrams tanks), 62 aircraft, a concert, fireworks, and even a parachute jump. Critics see it as more political theater than celebration .

Labelled “No Kings” protests have erupted nationwide, but demonstrations will be absent from the capital to avoid confrontations .