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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Croft

Trump’s big boast ahead of ‘unforgettable’ Flag Day parade

  • Donald Trump promoted a military parade on Flag Day, calling it an "unforgettable celebration" and "one like you’ve never seen before."
  • The parade will honor the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and feature tanks and flyovers in Washington, D.C., coinciding with Trump's 79th birthday.
  • The event is projected to cost between $25 and40 million, with potential street repair costs reaching $16 million, sparking concerns from officials like Senator Roger Wicker.
  • Trump claimed the parade would be "better and bigger than any parade we’ve ever had in this country."
  • The announcement occurred amid a public feud between Trump and Elon Musk, with Musk alleging Trump is implicated in the Epstein files after Trump said he asked Musk to leave the government.

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Trump promises ‘thundering tanks and breathtaking flyovers’ at military parade on Flag Day: ‘Like nothing you’ve ever seen’

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