Donald Trump\u2019s lavish military parade celebrating both his 79th birthday and 250 years of the U.S. Army has drawn widespread mockery online. Despite featuring tanks, aircraft, and over 6,000 troops\u2014the largest such display since 1991\u2014viewers criticized the \u201csloppy\u201d marching, with some suggesting soldiers deliberately performed poorly as a protest. Social media users called it the \u201cworst marching ever witnessed,\u201d while others noted Trump appeared to doze off during the event. The White House claimed 250,000 attendees, but reports indicated a much smaller crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The parade, estimated to cost $25\u201345 million, faced backlash as wasteful, with critics arguing troops shouldn\u2019t be used for political spectacle. Meanwhile, lip readers claimed Melania playfully scolded Trump for joking about touching a soldier. Many online sympathized with the military, calling the event a \u201crecruiting booth at Six Flags\u201d rather than a display of strength. The spectacle reignited debates about Trump\u2019s leadership and priorities, with detractors calling it an ego-driven<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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