Overview

• The Independent reports the Navy is trying to plan a larger public celebration following the Army’s June anniversary parade that drew criticism and low turnout.
• The Wall Street Journal is the origin of the new claim, attributing the idea to unnamed administration officials describing a grand seacraft display.
• The Independent says it has asked the White House and the Navy for comment, and there has been no confirmation of any such event.
• Before the Army parade, a Navy spokesperson told USA Today that no similar parades were planned for the service.
• The Navy’s website highlights ongoing 250th commemorations through outreach, exercises and community events, while Trump reportedly told aides he was not thrilled with the roughly $30 million Army spectacle marked by small crowds, marching miscues and 'No Kings' protests.