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White House Communications Director Steven Cheung protested Saturday during a nationwide “King No” protest, calling them “complete failure with very few attendances.”
Thousands of planned protests remained peaceful as the Army’s 250th anniversary march began, followed by a week of violent opposition protests in Los Angeles and other cities.
People gather on the lawn around the Washington Monument and Donald Trump participated in a military parade to mark the 250th anniversary of the army’s squadron in Washington on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia DeMary Nickinson)
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No king organizer chose to hold demonstrations the same day as the military parade, which coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
“Sad Democrats and liberals would rather support criminals and illegal persons than celebrate the 250th anniversary of our great U.S. Army and Flag Day,” Zhang wrote in a post X. “But more and more Americans are commemorating our brave military men and women who have made their ultimate sacrifices, and those who continue to serve our country.”
Soldiers of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division wore World War I uniforms, censored positions and President Donald Trump in a military parade to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Army, with Trump’s 79th birthday Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia DeMary Nickinson)
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Republican lawmakers cheered on the work, describing it as an “incredible opportunity” to demonstrate the strength, discipline and teamwork of the U.S. military.
R-Ga. “It is an honor to support the service members of our nation’s capital,” Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wrote in an X post. “Thank you to every man and woman in uniform for their dedication and service to our country!”
People folded large American flags in Liberty Square before the parade commemorating the Army’s 250th anniversary, Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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But Democrats have criticized the Army’s celebration primarily because it is an excuse to celebrate Trump’s birthday.
Shortly after the parade began Saturday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke, saying the celebrations were “should be about” service members.
The “King No” protest in Eugene, Oregon. (Imagn)
Newsom wrote on X: “Our service members are heroes. We are proud of the brave men and women who serve the U.S. military and the brave men and women they serve. They have dedicated their lives to something bigger than themselves. Today should be about them. Not Donald Trump.”
A few minutes later, Newsom’s press office posted a photo at the event with the caption: “This is the largest presidential birthday party ever.”
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Despite the split remarks about the incident, the U.S. Army said the march “remind us that we have been in the United States and we will forever. It’s our defense.”
