Trump Turns 79: White House Honors ‘Fearless Patriot’ with Grand Parade

Jun 15, 2025 Komal Das

U.S. President Donald Trump turned 79 on Saturday, with the White House hailing him as “a fearless patriot guiding the nation into a new era of prosperity and strength”

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Trump celebrated his birthday with a grand military parade in Washington, honouring the U.S. Army’s founding with tanks, helicopters, and troops

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The parade, expected to cost \$45 million, drew mixed reactions—supporters praised it as a show of strength, while critics called it excessive

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The event coincided with Father’s Day weekend, with Trump’s family joining him on a special viewing platform for the parade

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Trump’s doctor declared him in excellent health at 79, as he continues an active lifestyle and public engagements

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Inspired by France’s Bastille Day parade in 2017, Trump once told French President Macron, “We’re going to try and top it”

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Speaking at Fort Bragg, Trump emphasized the need for the U.S. to celebrate its victories, referencing WWII remembrance events in Europe

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With tanks, troops, and cheers, Trump fulfilled his long-held vision of a celebratory military parade

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