
'Our soldiers never give up': Trump remarks at military parade
At the conclusion of the military parade, President Trump praised U.S. troops and veterans, calling them the reason America 'stands tall' 250 years after the Army's founding. He also delivered a warning to global adversaries, saying any threat to the American people would be met with total defeat.

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The Sun
40 minutes ago
- The Sun
Donald Trump hails US Army as historic parade takes over DC while violent clashes erupt at ‘No Kings' march in LA
DONALD Trump hailed the historic US military parade in Washington DC as elsewhere in the country there were violent clashes at protests. Trump posted "what a GREAT parade" on his Truth Social page after a day of stark contrasts across the US - as thousands also took part in "No Kings" marches against the president's adminstration. 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 Washington DC welcomed a full-throated celebration of the US Army & American history with fireworks and the incredible scenes of troops and tanks rumbling through the streets. Trump addressed the military and gathered crowds in DC - warning those who threaten the US amid the looming threat of new war in the Middle East between Israel and Iran. He said: "Time and again America's enemies have learned that if you threaten the American people, our soldiers are coming for you. "Your defeat will be certain. Your demise will be final, and your downfall will be total and complete. "Because our soldiers never give up. Never surrender and never, ever quit. They fight, fight, fight. And they win, win, win." While elsewhere large protests gathered in many cities - with organisers saying 60,000 turned out in LA and another 75,000 showed up in New York. Peaceful marches were marred once again by violent scenes. last weekend's of anti-ICE raid riots. LA police said they used batons to disperse the crowd after people began hurling "rocks, bricks, bottles and fireworks" at them. And meanwhile there was a shooting during a 10,000 strong protest in Salt Lake City, with police saying it was "possibly associated" with the march. 21 21 21 21 21 21 Northern Virginia also saw an SUV driven into a crowd of protesters hitting at least one person. And in Minnesota many rallies were cancelled after the fatal shooting of a state lawmaker and the wounding of another by an on-the-run gunman who had "No Kings" fliers in his car. Meanwhile, patriotic tunes filled the air in Washington DC as Trump turned 79, with his grand military spectacle commemorating the US Army's 250th anniversary. The grandiose military parade showcased soldiers, sailors, airmen and US Marines with them all marching in their uniforms in front of thousands of excited spectators. As many as 7,000 troops and seven band contingents participated in the show. They were accompanied by at least 150 military vehicles and some 50 aircraft. 21 21 21 21 21 21 Some 2,000 civilians also marched alongside the US military. The Army said as many as 200,000 people were in attendance at the festival and parade. For years, the president is said to have had his eyes on a full-blown military show, but has failed to put up a working plan - until now. Plans were to roll out battle tanks, massive military equipment, and aircraft and missiles, just as Trump first envisioned the parade during his first term. Among the military equipment flaunted was M1A1 Abrams tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles, World War II Sherman tanks and four WWII-era P-51 aircraft. The whole celebration was enclosed with an 18-mile ring of steel to protect the parade. Trump said: "Thanks to their extraordinary service and devotion, 250 years later, America stands tall." "America stands proud, and America stands free. We're the hottest country in the world right now. "And our country will soon be greater and stronger than ever before." Scroll down to read through our day's coverage on the parade with The Sun's live blog below... 14th Jun 2025, 14:43 By Sayan Bose Crowds begin to come in for the parade


The Independent
an hour ago
- The Independent
President Trump's most profitable ventures revealed in financial disclosure report
Donald Trump 's financial disclosure report reveals he made over $10 million selling merchandise like watches, sneakers, Bibles, and guitars; however, his cryptocurrency platform stake was the most profitable. Trump made $57,355,532 from his stake in World Liberty Financial. While his $Trump meme coin, not included in the report, is estimated to have earned $320 million in fees. Trump 's Mar-a-Lago estate brought in over $50 million, while other items like Trump watches, coffee table books, sneakers, and fragrances generated millions more. Sales of the Greenwood Bible made over $1.3 million, and '45' guitars made $1,055,100. Trump 's cryptocurrency venture has faced scrutiny, with his media company reportedly planning to raise $3 billion for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, leading to conflict of interest concerns.


The Independent
2 hours ago
- The Independent
Police deploy tear gas as ‘No Kings' protesters rally against Trump
Tensions escalated during "No Kings" protests against Donald Trump on the streets of downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, 14 June, as police sought to disperse demonstrators with abrupt orders to leave. Protesters were pushed back by officers on horseback, and law enforcement also fired flash bangs and canisters of tear gas to clear out demonstrators after the formal event ended. Millions of people were estimated to have joined the protests in more than 2,000 communities, which took place the same day as a military parade in Washington, D.C., for the Army's 250th anniversary, which coincided with the president's birthday. Demonstrations protested what organisers described as Mr Trump's authoritarian agenda, including recent immigration raids that have rattled communities across the country, including in LA.