Trump hosts military parade as nationwide ‘No Kings' protests denounce him
NewsFeed Trump hosts military parade as nationwide 'No Kings' protests denounce him
A massive military parade in Washington DC to mark 250 years since the founding of the US Army coincided with Donald Trump's 79th birthday. At the same time, protesters in thousands of cities rallied with the message that Americans want 'No Kings'.
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