In the hours before the parade began, hundreds of thousands of Americans marched and rallied in streets in cities from New York to Chicago to Los Angeles protesting Trump’s actions while in office.
Part of the military parade commemorating the US Army’s 250th anniversary. (Picture: Stephanie Scarborough/AP)
Meanwhile, Israel on Saturday pounded Iran with a second barrage of strikes designed to destroy its nuclear program after Iran retaliated with strikes the evening before, stoking fears of a bigger conflict between the two nations.
Trump’s parade, which falls on his 79th birthday, started earlier than expected. Thunderstorms were forecast in the Washington area.
The US Army has brought nearly 7,000 troops into Washington, along with 150 vehicles, including more than 25 M1 Abrams tanks, 28 Stryker armored vehicles, four Paladin self-propelled artillery vehicles, and artillery pieces including the M777 and M119.
Police confront a demonstrator at the protest against President Donald Trump’s policies in the US city of Philadelphia. (Picture: Rachel Wisniewsk/Reuters)i
Critics have called the parade an authoritarian display of power that is wasteful, especially given Trump has said he wants to slash costs throughout the federal government.
“I will celebrate safety and stability any day over anarchy,” 61-year-old Henrie said.
Anti-Trump groups planned nearly 2,000 demonstrations across the country to coincide with the parade, but all protests in Minnesota were cancelled after the killing of local Democratic politician Melissa Hortman.
Despite rain, thousands of people of all ages turned out in and around Bryant Park in Manhattan, many carrying homemade signs.
With Reuters
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