President Donald Trump just spilled the beans to NBC News about his grand plans to throw a bunch of parties celebrating U.S. military victories this year. He’s even talking about throwing a massive military parade in Washington, D.C., to honor Flag Day, which conveniently falls on his birthday. Talk about a two-for-one celebration!
“My birthday just so happens to coincide with Flag Day,” Trump casually mentioned to NBC News’ “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker during a chit-chat at Mar-a-Lago that aired on Sunday. “I’m all about Flag Day, not really my birthday. Someone else put two and two together. But hey, we might do something around June 14, or thereabouts. But yeah, June 14. It’s a big deal, you know?”
But hey, this fancy parade won’t come cheap. Defense folks spilled the beans to NBC News that this shindig could cost a whopping $45 million, with different Army units having to foot the bill — which might impact their training funds. But Trump brushed it off, saying it’s nothing compared to the “value” of the event. “We’ve got the best missiles, subs, army tanks, and weapons on the block. It’s time to toot our own horn,” he bragged.
Expect this bash to include 6,600 soldiers, according to an Army spokesperson. And get this — more than 50 aircraft and 150 military vehicles might roll out, including Humvees, trucks, and tanks. Talk about a showstopper!
And this parade is just one of the many events Trump wants to throw to honor America’s wartime victories. He got all inspired after chatting with French President Emmanuel Macron about how Europe celebrates Victory Day at the end of World War II. Now he’s thinking about throwing Victory Day parties for World War I and II. “We did more than our fair share in winning these wars. Why don’t we have our own Victory Day?” he pondered.
Trump even has plans to spruce up the White House, starting with swapping out grass for a swanky stone surface in the Rose Garden. “When the prime minister of India visited, the press ladies were all muddied up. Can’t have that,” Trump pointed out. The revamp includes building a ballroom in the East Wing to wine and dine world leaders in style. No more soggy tent parties for these VIPs!
And get this — Trump is going to foot the bill for these renovations himself. “I won’t be hitting up the government for cash. I’ll cover it, and maybe get a few donations. But it’s gonna cost a pretty penny,” he admitted. His real estate background is coming in handy for this project.
So there you have it, folks. Trump is gearing up for a year of military bashes and White House makeovers. Let’s see how this all pans out!
