President Donald Trump marked his 79th birthday on Saturday by attending a military parade in Washington D.C. celebrating the U.S. Army\u2019s 250th anniversary. The event featured tanks, historical reenactments, and over 6,000 uniformed soldiers. In his eight-minute speech, Trump praised America\u2019s military strength, declaring, \u201cIf you threaten the American people, our soldiers are coming for you.\u201d The parade was broadcast globally, but Fox News\u2019 coverage drew attention as some viewers accused the network of artificially enhancing crowd applause during Trump\u2019s speech, calling it \u201csad and pathetic.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While critics questioned the authenticity of the broadcast\u2019s 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\u2019s continued focus on military spectacle amid ongoing political divisions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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