Shocking claims after military parade exposed.
On Saturday, June 14, the US Army celebrated its 250th birthday with a sprawling military parade in Washington, D.C. — a show featuring roughly 6,600 troops marching down Constitution Avenue.
Army’s 250th birthday parade profiled.
President Donald Trump, 78, stood alongside First Lady Melania and top military brass, watching what was the biggest military parade in the US since 1991.
The event reportedly cost taxpayers about $45 million, according to Reuters, sparking debate before it even began.
Trump praised the troops during his speech: “Tonight, we affirm with unwavering certainty that… the American Soldier will be there.”
The parade included not just soldiers but tanks and even robot dogs, showing a mix of tradition and tech on display.
Meanwhile, the White House claimed “over 250,000 patriots showed up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.”
However, independent observers and media reports suggested much lower attendance, citing empty bleachers and gaps in the crowd.
Trump’s military history highlighted.
Trump’s own complicated military history casts a long shadow over the event.
Trump famously received five draft deferments during the Vietnam War era — once for bone spurs, and four times for attending college.
By age 22, he had avoided military service entirely, a fact that has long sparked criticism and controversy.
In spring 1968, the year Trump was set to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, he received a medical deferment for bone spurs in his feet.
Bone spurs are bony lumps that can cause pain and make walking difficult—often cited as legitimate grounds for military exemption.
Critics have argued that Trump’s draft avoidance was a source of resentment among military personnel, who faced far grimmer realities in Vietnam.
This backstory adds fuel to the theory that the parade was less a celebration and more a subdued protest against Trump’s military legacy.
Soldiers’ performance questioned.
But social media quickly blew up—not for the spectacle, but for what many saw as a less-than-stellar performance by the troops themselves.
Clips circulated showing soldiers marching with poor coordination and an almost relaxed, lackluster energy in front of a surprisingly sparse crowd.
Despite the high-profile nature of the event, the apparent lack of enthusiasm among troops speaks volumes.
Observers noted the “dead energy” and “messy formations” were unlike any previous parades in recent history.
Some speculated soldiers deliberately avoided the typical sharpness expected in such formal events.
Others suggested the low turnout and crowd gaps reflected a public wary of the spectacle’s true purpose.
One X user, claiming military experience, called the parade “the worst and sloppiest marching I’ve ever witnessed at a formal military parade.”
They added, “It feels like a big ‘f**k you’ to Trump from the soldiers.”
Another user chimed in: “Why do they look so relaxed? Is that standard for a military parade?”
The theory spread quickly, with many claiming the troops were deliberately sending a message: “We hate this mother f**king president.”
One commenter suggested, “Our troops are highly skilled and trained. There seems to be no other explanation than sending a message to Trump.”
Another bluntly wrote, “They looked like they didn’t even want to be there.”
Praise for the troops’ attitude poured in, with one saying, “Good for them!” and another calling the parade “endurance, not patriotism.”
“The formation was a mess. The energy? Dead. The message? Clear as day: They’re not marching for Trump. They’re enduring him,” wrote one social media user.
Historic parade overshadowed by soldiers’ silent snub.
The parade might have intended to display strength and unity, but social media tells a different story.
Instead, the event quickly became a viral moment highlighting a divide between Trump and America’s soldiers.
For now, the 250th anniversary parade will be remembered less for its grandeur and more for its silent, yet unmistakable, message.
In the end, this parade may have been less a celebration of the Army and more a glaring public “f**k you” from the troops themselves.