Parade or demonstration of power? Trump and the return of tanks to Washington

For the first time in three decades, battle tanks return to the streets of Washington. The military parade for the 250th anniversary of the US Army coincides with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday and has caused a wave of reactions, with critics describing it as a demonstration of authoritarianism and waste. According to Skynews, the event, organized on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the US Army, will include M1 Abrams battle tanks, Paladin Ovidovolos, 150 military vehicles, 6,600 soldiers and 50 aircraft. The date of the parade, however, coincides with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, who did not hide his joy stating that it will be a “big day” with a “little demonstration”. Intense reactions to the parade of the parade, although the event was not initially designed as a personal celebration, Trump’s decision to add an impressive military parade triggered strong reactions, both by politicians and society. More than 1,500 demonstrations under the slogan “No Kings” are scheduled for […]
Source: News Beast

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