Trump knows how to get under people’s skin. And now he’s done it again.
And the mainstream media suffered a total meltdown over Trump’s latest move.
A Grand Salute to America’s Military
President Donald Trump’s announcement of a grand military parade in Washington, D.C., set for June, has sparked a vibrant national conversation. Designed to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and honor veterans and active-duty service members, the event promises a powerful display of patriotism.
Trump, speaking from Mar-a-Lago on NBC’s Meet the Press, emphasized the strength of the U.S. military, stating, “We have the greatest missiles in the world. We have the greatest submarines in the world. We have the greatest army tanks in the world. And we’re going to celebrate it.”
With over 6,000 soldiers, military vehicles, helicopters, and marching bands, the parade aims to showcase America’s military might while uplifting those who serve.
Debating Patriotism and Purpose
The parade, coinciding with Trump’s 79th birthday, has drawn sharp criticism from some media outlets, with commentators labeling it “authoritarian.”
On CNN’s Newsnight, Charles Blow argued, “We don’t need a military parade. Strong men do that because they want to make their citizens cower.”
Similarly, Whoopi Goldberg on The View remarked, “I’m not interested in throwing a parade for you [Trump],” while MSNBC’s Ezra Levin called it “straight out of the authoritarian playbook.”
In contrast, conservative voices like Scott Jennings on CNN defended the event, asking, “[It’s] a national parade to show off our military and show pride in the veterans who have defended this country and you’re all mad about it?”
Supporters, including Kayleigh McEnany on Outnumbered, dismissed the backlash as exaggerated, noting, “The Democratic Party, they’ve chosen to be an outrage machine at a time when there is outrage fatigue in this country.”
Honoring Troops Amid Cost Concerns
While the parade’s estimated cost of $25 million to $45 million has raised eyebrows, its focus on celebrating service members remains central.
Harris Faulkner on The Faulkner Focus emphasized, “This will make them feel special, and they deserve to feel that way, those who have fought, currently fighting, and their families. I also want us to remember the families in that moment, and celebrate them too.”
Trump brushed off cost concerns, telling Kristen Welker, “peanuts compared to the value of doing it.”
Kaylee McGhee White on Outnumbered added, “It’s not intimidating, at least it’s not if you love America. You enjoy watching this country flex its muscles and display its strength.” The event, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, aims to boost morale and recruitment, offering a moment to unite in gratitude for America’s military heroes.
