Military Parade on Donald Trump’s Birthday Brings Out Thousands

Donald Trump‘s massive military parade — conveniently placed on his birthday — took place in Washington, D.C. … with many watching the action and cheering on.

More than 6,000 troops marched near the National Mall in honor of the Army’s 250th anniversary Saturday … with tanks and other massive military equipment taking part as well.

Among the highlights of the event … President Trump swore in a group of new enlistees and current members reenlisting to the Army.

The president also spoke at the event … sticking to the script and talking up America’s military without taking any digs at Democrats.

Hundreds of thousands of people were expected to attend the patriotic party despite the less-than-ideal conditions in the nation’s capital.

If you don’t know, it’s been raining cats and dogs in the city over the past couple days … including last night when a flood warning was issues.

The parade also comes on Donald Trump’s 79th birthday … and, it’s timing — combined with the optics of the event itself — led to some criticism for POTUS.

As you know … a series of “No Kings” rallies — demonstrations likening the current administration’s polices to that of a monarchy — are raging all over the country.

Protests kicked off last week in response to mass deportation efforts in the Los Angeles area … which President Trump responded to be federalizing the California National Guard and sending 700 Marines into the city.

Trump’s detractors have raged over the decision … with Governor Gavin Newsom claiming the president was only escalating the mounting rage.