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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Josh Marcus

US Navy is planning its own boat parade for Trump after his Army parade garnered little fanfare: report

The U.S. Navy is reportedly planning large-scale public celebrations for its 250th anniversary, after a controversial anniversary parade for the Army in Washington in June reportedly disappointed the president, whose birthday coincided with the event.

Trump told aides he wasn’t thrilled with the $30 million Army spectacle, where crowds were smaller than expected, some soldiers were seen marching out of step, and nationwide “No Kings” protests took up much of the public spotlight.

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