Summary
The White House denied plans for a military parade on Donald Trump’s June 14 birthday, despite Washington and Arlington officials confirming early discussions.
Local leaders said administration and Secret Service contacts suggest a parade route from the Pentagon to the White House.
Mayor Bowser raised concerns about costs and road damage, citing a $21.6 million estimate from a previously canceled 2018 parade. Critics, including Sen. Tammy Duckworth, oppose the idea.
Officials urge caution, citing federal job cuts under the DOGE Initiative and the impact on military families.
I like how people I work with argue that this will be good for the economy because it will scare other countries to agree to the tariffs and it will stop woke, somehow…