The U.S. Army commemorated its 250th anniversary with a large-scale parade in Washington, D.C., featuring nearly 7,000 military personnel and a ceremonial 21-gun salute. The event overlapped with former President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday and national Flag Day observances, prompting an impromptu birthday tribute to Trump during the proceedings.
Simultaneously, protests against Trump erupted across multiple U.S. cities. Approximately 1,000 demonstrators marched toward the White House in Washington, D.C., carrying signs demanding Trump’s resignation and highlighting persistent political divisions.
In Los Angeles, law enforcement deployed smoke and gas to manage crowds during an anti-Trump demonstration organized under the ‘No Kings’ banner. The coordinated protests reflected ongoing societal tensions amid the day’s ceremonial events.