Trump's $45 million military parade on his birthday could be cancelled, here's why | Spoiler: It's not 'No Kings' protest
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In this file photo, President Donald Trump salutes troops aboard the USS Wasp in Yokosuka, south of Tokyo, on May 28, 2019 Photograph: (Reuters)
US President Donald Trump will celebrate his birthday alongside the US Army's 250th birthday. However, thunderstorms along with ‘No Kings’ protest may play spoilsport
US President Donald Trump will celebrate his birthday alongside the US Army's 250th birthday on June 14. A massive military parade has been planned in the heart of Washington, DC, in honour of the Army. Critics have accused him of spending $45 million on a military parade to mark his 79th birthday. The parade on June 14 is free to attend and will include thousands of troops, warplanes, horses, mules, parachuters, musical performances, celebrities, and a dog named Doc Holliday. However, thunderstorms along with ‘No Kings’ protest may play spoilsport for Trump's grand plans.
Weather predictions
“As we head into the evening hours, we do have to be concerned about at least thunderstorms in the area. If there is a thunderstorm obviously not only lightning would be a concern, but also, with all the humidity in the air, it can certainly have some downpours with it,” a meteorologist from AccuWeather told The Independent.
Forecasts predict temperatures in the mid-80s, though humidity will make it feel several degrees hotter. “Rain won’t stop us, the tanks don’t melt, but if there’s lightning then that puts the crowd at risk,” Steve Warren, chief spokesman for the Army, told The Times. He added that officials “will disperse the crowd and even cancel or postpone the parade” if lightning becomes a concern. “It will depend on the president, too, when he’s available,” Warren added.
“It’s June in Washington DC. We get thunderstorms. You could delay it, you could look at it and say this is just passing through. Or say, hey, this is a storm which gets bigger for a while,” Warren said.
'No Kings' protest
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‘No Kings’ protest is planned by Indivisible, a nonprofit network of political action groups, in partnership with the 50501 Movement.
The name 50501 represents 50 states, 50 protests, and one united movement.
The campaign was launched in response to what organisers describe as Trump’s authoritarian tendencies and billionaire-first politics. It aims to push back against what many see as Trump’s attempt to present himself as a ruler rather than a democratically elected leader.