Trump marks his 79th birthday with controversial $45M military parade in D.C.

Donald Trump celebrated his 79th birthday with a grand military parade in Washington, D.C., featuring tanks, helicopters, and 6,169 soldiers, at a cost of up to $45 million. The event, attended by around 200,000 people, included a concert and fireworks, marking a stark contrast to past presidential birthday traditions, which were typically more modest. The use of active military personnel for entertainment has sparked controversy over civilian-military norms.