Trump military parade live: President spends his birthday watching Army’s 250th anniversary show – UK Times

President Donald Trump has arrived at the military parade to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary, coinciding with his 79th birthday.

Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are watching from the stands on a dark and cloudy evening in Washington, D.C.

The president waved to the crowd and pumped his fist as people chanted “USA! USA!”

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is standing beside the president as more than 6,000 troops are marching near the National Mall.

Welcome to The Independent’s live blog coverage of the military parade occurring in Washington D.C. to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary – also coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday