US Army 250th Anniversary Parade Sparks MAGA Controversy
The US Army’s 250th anniversary parade in DC doubled as a Trump-themed spectacle with kids handling rifles and MAGA hats dominating the crowd.
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US Army 250th Anniversary Parade Sparks MAGA Controversy
The US Army 250th Anniversary: Patriotic Parade or MAGA Rally? The US Army 250th anniversary was meant to be a historic celebration of service and sacrifice. But on June 14, 2025—coincidentally Donald Trump’s birthday—the event on the National Mall took a sharp political turn. As children posed with military weapons and families wore unmistakable MAGA merchandise, many questioned the real purpose behind the spectacle. Was it truly about military pride, or was it a calculated recruitment push infused with political messaging? Image : Google From the moment attendees passed through security, the mood was both surreal and jarring. Just beyond the checkpoint, a young boy sat at the helm of an M119A3 Howitzer, coached by a uniformed soldier while his parents snapped pictures with the Washington Monument in the backdrop. The symbolism was loud and clear: military might presented as family fun. And while Army officials insisted the parade was years in the making—unrelat…