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Rand Paul Compares Trump’s 250th Army Parade to Soviet and North Korean Displays

The Kentucky senator argued the more than $40 million cost turned celebration into an authoritarian spectacle.

US Army soldiers in period clothing march during the military parade and celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025.
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Overview

  • Paul recalled Soviet and North Korean parades when condemning the Washington event on NBC’s Meet the Press.
  • He highlighted a $2 trillion national debt to underscore his objection to the parade’s estimated $40 million price tag.
  • The parade commemorated the Army’s 250th birthday and featured a large-scale military demonstration in Washington.
  • Paul said he believes Trump “means well” with the ceremony despite his substantive objections.
  • His latest criticism adds to recent clashes with President Trump over the Trump-backed budget bill.