President Donald Trump marked his 79th birthday on Saturday by attending a military parade in Washington D.C. celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. The event featured tanks, historical reenactments, and over 6,000 uniformed soldiers. In his eight-minute speech, Trump praised America’s military strength, declaring, “If you threaten the American people, our soldiers are coming for you.” The parade was broadcast globally, but Fox News’ coverage drew attention as some viewers accused the network of artificially enhancing crowd applause during Trump’s speech, calling it “sad and pathetic.”

While critics questioned the authenticity of the broadcast’s audio, others noted that crowd cheers were audible on other networks. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung claimed over 250,000 attendees, though major outlets reported significantly smaller crowds. The event also faced protests, with demonstrators in Philadelphia condemning the parade as wasteful. Despite mixed reactions, the celebration highlighted Trump’s continued focus on military spectacle amid ongoing political divisions.