According to a new report, President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly in discussions with a possible military parade in Washington, D.C., as part of the U.S. Army’s event marking its 250th anniversary on June 14.
D.C. Mayor  Muriel Bowser reported on Monday that the Trump presidency had contacted the city about a possible June 14 festival that may take place in Arlington, Virginia, and end in Washington, D.C.
An unidentified security official confirmed to The Associated Press that the U.S. Army had been in discussions with a potential rally for the defense service’s 250th anniversary party on June 14, which also commemorates the 79th birthday of the 47th president. However, the White House stated in a statement obtained by the store that” No military rally has been scheduled.”
Also, an Army official, Col. David Butler, stated in a statement that” we’re working with the White House as well as several government organizations to make the event a national level occasion.”
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Bowser said to reporters on Monday that she was not certain if the Army’s 250th anniversary party was being” characterized as a defense parade,” but she warned that having U.S. military vehicles on the roads of D.C. “would not been good.”
According to Bowser,” If martial tanks were used, they should be accompanied by many millions of dollars to rebuild the streets.”
Arlington County Board Chair Takis Karantonis  stated in a statement obtained by The Associated Press that the United States Secret Service had contacted Arlington County next Friday regarding the possibility of a military festival to honor the country’s 250th anniversary, but no further details were provided.
It’s unclear to me what the range of a festival may be, Karantonis told the Washington City Paper. However, as they reflect on how best to celebrate the Army’s anniversary, I would hope the federal government continues to be sensitive to the pain and concerns of numerous [military ] veteran residents who have lost or might lose their jobs as a result of recent federal decisions.
Trump had planned to hold a military rally in Washington in 2018 but abandoned it after the festival was estimated to cost$ 92 million, and local authorities warned that the roads would be severely damaged by military vehicles and flights.
