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Trump Hosts 250th Army Parade as Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests Unfold

Protests decrying presidential overreach spread across U.S.; police used tear gas to break up clashes following the assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker

Protesters are detained after breaking through barrier fencing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 13, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Overview

  • The parade featured more than 6,000 soldiers, WWII Sherman tanks, Black Hawk helicopters and other military equipment marching down Constitution Avenue.
  • Officials put the cost of the celebration at between $25 million and $45 million, drawing criticism over use of funds for a presidential birthday display.
  • ‘No Kings’ rallies in over 2,000 cities mobilized millions to denounce perceived authoritarianism and the administration’s immigration policies.
  • In Los Angeles, federal troops and National Guard units supported by police deployed tear gas and flash-bang grenades after protests turned confrontational.
  • In Minnesota, State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were assassinated during local unrest, leading Governor Tim Walz to label the attack politically motivated and halt further demonstrations.