Overview

• The reported plan follows accounts that the president was unhappy with June’s Army parade, which drew smaller-than-expected crowds, featured marching missteps, and saw “No Kings” protests.
• Before the Army event, a Navy spokesperson told USA Today that no comparable parade was planned for the service.
• The Navy has been marking its 250th through ongoing commemorations such as leadership outreach, exercises, and community events, according to the service’s website.
• Coverage notes the Army parade cost about $30 million and drew online mockery, including attention to Trump-aligned sponsors and a creaking antique tank clip.
• The Independent reports the Navy and White House have been asked for comment, details remain unconfirmed, and a White House deputy press secretary publicly framed the anniversary festivities as honoring service members.