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Trump Defends the High Price Tag for His Military Parade:

'Peanuts compared to the value.' In an exclusive interview with NBC News' "Meet the Press," Trump also outlined a White House renovation he hopes to carry out " which he said he will pay for himself

Posted by Corky at 03:32 PM | 26 COMMENTS | permalink

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The parade won't be cheap.

Defense officials told NBC News that the estimated cost could be as high as $45 million, with individual Army units ultimately bearing the cost of the parade " which could potentially impact funds used for training.

Trump said it would be worth it.

"Peanuts compared to the value of doing it," Trump said of the cost. "We have the greatest missiles in the world. We have the greatest submarines in the world. We have the greatest army tanks in the world. We have the greatest weapons in the world. And we're going to celebrate it."

The event, which will also mark the Army's 250th birthday, is expected to include 6,600 soldiers, an Army spokesman said.

Defense officials familiar with the planning said it is also expected to feature more than 50 aircraft and 150 military vehicles, which could include wheeled vehicles such as Humvees and trucks, and so-called tracked vehicles, like tanks.

The military parade is just one of several events Trump said he intends to host this year to mark America's wartime achievements."

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"You know, if you look at Russia, they celebrate Victory Day," he had previously noted.

"I think you can have two days," Trump said.

"This doesn't mean we're going to go and not work and have a national holiday and all of that, because we don't have many of those days left. You know, eventually our country will become all national holidays."

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2025-05-05 05:24 PM

#1: "This doesn't mean we're going to go and not work and have a national holiday and all of that, because we don't have many of those days left. You know, eventually our country will become all national holidays."

And kapo Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) must go.

#2 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-05-05 05:30 PM

'Trump Plantation' does have a nice ring to it! Though we may quickly get into Soylent Green territory, what with all the Trump Robots doing all the werk.

I hear the Immigrant Green Chili flavor is out of this world!

I just can't wait to hear from our, 'Trump the Peace President' Trumpers here about his Parade of War Machinery aka Ike's MIC warning.

#3 | Posted by Corky at 2025-05-05 05:46 PM

They need for him to pay up front for it.

#4 | Posted by a_monson at 2025-05-05 05:50 PM

#4

"This tank doesn't move unless I get a Deposit!" - Sgt. "Oddball"

www.youtube.com

1 min... catch the last line

#5 | Posted by Corky at 2025-05-05 06:03 PM

... "Peanuts compared to the value of doing it," ...

So the cost to all Americans of an adulation parade for Pres trump is peanuts, yet he is telling children to expect less presents for Christmas?

#6 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-05-05 07:13 PM

He's the Orange Grinch Who Stole Christmas. And all the rest of the Holidays (Holy Days) in favor of Trump's Loyalty Birthday.

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#7 | Posted by Corky at 2025-05-05 07:33 PM

@#7 ... Grinch Who Stole Christmas ...

Yup.

Pres Trump looks to be the epitome of excessive spending. (can you say extremely lavish personal properties? I knew you could.)

But when it comes to the working families trying to buy Christmas presents for their children, Pres Trump's advice is, basically, your children will have to do with less.

Let them eat cake.

#8 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-05-05 08:20 PM

I personally look forward to the parade of the submarines.

#9 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-05-05 10:31 PM

I can't wait to see what 50 jets can do to that ghetto, DC.

We could have this Coup over with in no time!

#10 | Posted by Corky at 2025-05-05 10:37 PM

which he said he will pay for himself

I can't believe that a&^hole even bothers to use that line anymore as if anyone believes it.

Sadly, his idiot supporters do believe it...

#11 | Posted by jpw at 2025-05-06 10:34 AM

A draft dodger does not deserve a military parade.

#12 | Posted by Nixon at 2025-05-06 11:49 AM

Stinky the brain dead rapist just lost another F/A-18.

#13 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-05-06 11:26 PM

#13: Each F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet costs the American taxpayer between $55 million and $72 million apiece. I hope the crew survived. Trumpf had announced that he stopped the costly bombing campaign of the starving Houthis which only served to harden their resolve while wasting US military resources. The Houthis have retaliated on behalf of the poor Palestinians, including a successful missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport the other day.

#14 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-05-06 11:39 PM

If a girl can do with fewer dolls, why can't Donny Dimwit do with fewer golf outings to help pay for it?

#15 | Posted by TenMile at 2025-05-07 04:51 PM

It's not the cost so much as it's an absolute insult and absolute disgrace to our country.

#16 | Posted by Yodagirl at 2025-05-07 06:39 PM

From the meme:

When asked if the United States should have a military parade to show off its might, this was then President Eisenhower's response:

Absolutely not. We are the pre-eminent power on Earth. For us to try and imitate what the Soviets are doing in Red Square would make us look weak.

www.politifact.com

#17 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-05-07 06:43 PM

#18 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2025-05-07 06:46 PM

#17

That's a great quote, don't think I knew that one.

Now we are done with imitating them; we want to BE them! The Strongman there, after several decades, become top window-death threatening Oligarch himself.

Which is what Trump loves about him.

Thanks, Trumpers!

#19 | Posted by Corky at 2025-05-07 06:48 PM

Make the cost $47mm and El Heavy will double down on the event. Americans should stay away, or show up waving flags from Russia or China ...

#20 | Posted by catdog at 2025-05-07 07:26 PM

Isn't Trump a billionaire?

Why doesn't he pay for his stupid parade?

Deplorable Trumping MAGAts are really the stupidest people in America.

#21 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-05-07 07:40 PM

Why doesn't he pay for his stupid parade?

He's pretending it's for the 250th anniversary of the US Army, not him.

#22 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-05-07 07:46 PM

@#17 ... When asked if the United States should have a military parade to show off its might, this was then President Eisenhower's response:

Absolutely not. We are the pre-eminent power on Earth. For us to try and imitate what the Soviets are doing in Red Square would make us look weak. ...

Well, yeah.

To try to look strong is the reason behind the military parade, even though Pres Trump appears to think this parade would be a show of the power of the United States.

Just ask the dictators of the world, e.g., Pres Putin and Leader Kim. Their military parades seem to be an expression of, ~if you counter me, this is what you will face.~

imo, a weakness in leadership, but a show of strength for dictatorship.

My guess would be that the military would rather spend their time protecting the Country, and not expressing adulation of an apparent attention-craving malignant narcissist.

But, that's just me ....

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#23 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-05-07 07:55 PM

#18: Perfect.

#24 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-05-07 09:00 PM

"We have the greatest missiles in the world. We have the greatest submarines in the world. We have the greatest army tanks in the world. We have the greatest weapons in the world. And we're going to celebrate it."

Don't know about the rest of you but I am very excited and looking forward to see how the "greatest submarines in the world" are paraded down the streets of DC.

#25 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-05-09 11:31 AM

We have the greatest weapons in the world. And we're going to celebrate it."

I wonder what world leaders he will invite to this fiasco? He'll need some props for the grandstand. Netanyahu for sure. Chain saw guy?

#26 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-05-09 11:37 AM

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