Trump's Birthday Bash: Army Parade Spectacle vs. No Kings Protests in LA!
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On June 14, 2025, Washington, D.C., hosted a massive military parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. The $25–45 million spectacle featured 6,700 soldiers, 150 vehicles, 50 aircraft, and the Golden Knights parachute team, with Trump administering oaths to 250 enlistees. Inspired by France’s Bastille Day, Trump called it the “greatest, fiercest, bravest fighting force” (NPR: 3 Takeaways). Despite claims it honored Flag Day, critics, including “No Kings” organizers, labeled it a “made-for-TV display of dominance” for Trump’s birthday (ABC News: No Kings Day Protests).
Simultaneously, Los Angeles was a focal point for “No Kings” protests, part of over 2,000 demonstrations across all 50 states, drawing an estimated 5 million people. Organized by groups like Indivisible and the ACLU, the protests rejected Trump’s immigration crackdowns, military deployments in LA, and perceived authoritarianism. In downtown LA, over 20,000 protested, but clashes erupted before an 8 PM curfew, with police using tear gas, flash bangs, and less-lethal munitions. Protesters threw rocks, bottles, and fireworks, leading to 19 arrests, including one for assault (CNN: Anti-Trump Protests). Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine rallied the crowd, saying, “They picked the wrong city” (NBC News: D.C. Onlookers).
The LA protests followed a week of anti-ICE demonstrations sparked by raids detaining 44 people. Trump’s deployment of National Guard and Marines, defying Gov. Gavin Newsom, fueled tensions, with protesters chanting “Marines, get out of LA!” (Reuters: Trump Military Parade). Organizer Ezra Levin emphasized nonviolence, but incidents like a car hitting protesters in Culpeper, VA, and a “credible threat” in Texas cast a shadow (The Guardian: Teargas Used). In Minnesota, protests were canceled after the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman (CBS News: No Kings Protests).
Trump’s parade, starting early due to weather, drew thousands but faced criticism for politicizing the military. A poll showed 64% of Americans opposed its funding, with 88% of Democrats against it (NBC News: D.C. Onlookers). X posts reflected polarized views: some called it a “Soviet-style” show, others a patriotic celebration ([@daviddbgraham, @TianyuanChen]). The “No Kings” movement, backed by over 200 groups, aimed to “show real power rises everywhere else” (Los Angeles Times: Trump Military Parade).
This video explores the clash of visions: Trump’s military spectacle versus a defiant public. Stay informed with EveningNightNews!
Why This Matters
The parade and protests highlight America’s deep divisions, raising questions about military use, free speech, and governance. The LA clashes underscore tensions over immigration policy, while the parade’s cost and timing spark debate about priorities.
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