Reference Message Network reported on May 28 that according to a report on May 27 on the website of the German Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, US President Trump is planning another big move. He announced at a recent public event that the parade held to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the US Army will overshadow all previous large-scale events - including the Olympics and the football World Cup.
The report said that this celebration ceremony is scheduled for June 14, which also happens to be Trump's 79th birthday. According to USA Today, Trump stated at an event in Arlington, Virginia: "We will hold a grand celebration. But most importantly, the 250th anniversary commemoration. It will surpass all other activities, including the football World Cup and the Olympics."
According to The Washingtonian magazine, it is expected that more than 6000 soldiers, 150 military vehicles, and 50 helicopters will participate in the event, making it a milestone event in Washington. Trump himself will inspect the troops from the reviewing stand and plans to preside over the oath-taking ceremony for 250 new recruits during the event.
The US Army "Golden Knights" parachute team will also deliver an impressive performance during the celebration - they will land on the White House lawn carrying an American flag. Trump told NBC News: "We have the most advanced missiles, submarines, and tanks in the world. We have the best weapons globally. We want to celebrate this."
The report said that critics accused Trump of using the commemorative event as a tool and handling it in a self-centered way. However, Trump holds a different view. According to The Daily Beast, Trump even expressed his joy that he failed to win re-election, so he can "dominate" both the 250th anniversary celebration of the army and subsequent international events during his current term.
In particular, the coincidence of the parade date with Trump's birthday has caused controversy, making many people feel that the president wants to prioritize his personal celebrations. (Translated by Jiao Yu)
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