$40 Million Parade: Can Trump "Birthday Party" Go Smoothly?

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the US Army, a massive military parade will take place this Saturday in Washington, D.C. — coinciding with President Trump’s 79th birthday.

The parade is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. local time, following a full day of festivities on the National Mall. Organizers estimate the parade will last approximately 90 minutes.

Around 6,700 soldiers, dressed in both historical and modern uniforms, are expected to participate in the parade. The military has also released a detailed list of participating equipment, including tanks, artillery, tactical vehicles, and aircraft.

Historically, major US military parades have been tied to significant national events, such as entry into WWII, victory in WWII, or the 1991 Gulf War, which saw the last major parade. It’s hard not to see this one as Trump also throwing a birthday party for himself. The estimated cost of the event ranges between $25 million and $40 million.

During Trump’s first term, French President Emmanuel Macron invited him to attend the 2017 Bastille Day parade in Paris. Trump later remarked how impressed he was, saying, “It was tremendous — I want one too.”

Now, in a second term, Trump seems to be getting what Trump wants.

But can this parade really go off without a hitch?

Just last week, turmoil broke out in Los Angeles, and Trump sent troops without approval from California’s governor, a move some critics called borderline civil war.

Tensions between the two parties have reached new highs. Trump claimed on the surface that he had spoken with the governor by phone, then turned around and deployed troops anyway.

His "phone diplomacy" is notoriously unpredictable. Trump is currently at odds with more and more people, though he doesn’t seem to care. After a public spat with Elon Musk, the two reconciled, only for Trump this week to call Fed Chair Jerome Powell a “moron.”

So apart from the parade, how else might Trump celebrate his birthday?

Earlier this term, he launched his own "Trump Coin." He's also known to dabble in the stock market. Some suspect that the massive options trade made just before tariff policy shifted was orchestrated by Trump himself. So come Monday, will Trump Coin or $Trump Media & Technology(DJT)$ get a birthday boost? Or maybe Trump is more concerned about US Treasuries?

What do you think of the parade? Is it pure Trump showmanship?

Will it go smoothly at all?

Trump’s reputation has steadily declined, but he still has plenty of die-hard fans. Some have bought DJT stock just to celebrate his birthday.

So, what would you say to Trump?

Happy Burstday or Happy Worst Day?

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