‘No Kings’ protests: As Trump gets military parade, Americans rally against ‘creeping authoritarianism’

‘No Kings’ protests: As Trump gets military parade, Americans rally against ‘creeping authoritarianism’

The massive military parade commemorating the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army, which coincides with President Donald Trump ’s 79th birthday is being staged Saturday in Washington, D.C. The event is expected to include about 6,600 soldiers, 50 helicopters and 60-ton M1 Abrams battle tanks, as well as possibly 200,000 attendees and heightened security to match.

US Army Soldiers pose for a group photo on the National Mall in Washington DC, on June 13, 2025 as preparations are underway for the Army’s 250th birthday celebration Image- AFP