Army 250th anniversary parade divides political divide on Trump’s birthday

White House Communications Director Steven Zhang A protest was made in the nation’s “King No” protests on Saturday, calling them “complete failure with small attendance.”

Thousands of planned protests that keep peace The Army’s 250th Anniversary Parade A week of violent anti-ice protests were held from Los Angeles and other cities.

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King organizers did not choose to hold demonstrations at the same time as the military parade, which is consistent with the president Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.

“Sad Democrats and liberals would rather support criminals and illegal persons than celebrate the 250th anniversary of our great U.S. Army and Flag Day,” Zhang wrote in a post X. “But more and more Americans are commemorating our brave military men and women who have made their ultimate sacrifices, and those who continue to serve our country.”

Soldiers of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division wore World War I uniforms, censored positions and President Donald Trump in a military parade to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Army, with Trump’s 79th birthday Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia DeMary Nickinson)

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Republican lawmakers cheered on the work, describing it as an “incredible opportunity” to demonstrate the strength, discipline and teamwork of the U.S. military.

R-Ga. “It is an honor to support the service members of our nation’s capital,” Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wrote in an X post. “Thank you to every man and woman in uniform for their dedication and service to our country!”

People folded large American flags in Liberty Square before the parade commemorating the Army’s 250th anniversary, Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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But Democrats have criticized the Army’s celebration primarily because it is an excuse to celebrate Trump’s birthday.

California State Government Gavin Newsom The parade spoke shortly after Saturday began, saying the celebrations were “should be about” service members.

The “King No” protest in Eugene, Oregon. (Imagn)

“Our Service members Newsom wrote on X that it is a hero. “We are proud of the brave men and women who serve the U.S. military and the courageous men and women. They have dedicated their lives to something bigger than themselves. Today should be about them. Not Donald Trump.”

A few minutes later, Newsom’s press office posted a photo at the event with the caption: “This is the largest presidential birthday party ever.”

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Despite the split remarks about the incident, the U.S. Army said the march “remind us that we have been in the United States and we will forever. It’s our defense.”