Army reveals scale of damage done to DC streets following Trump’s military parade
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The aftermath of Trump’s military parade revealed
- The U.S. Army conducted an initial assessment of road damage in Washington, D.C., following a military parade ordered by the president.
- City officials had expressed concerns about potential extensive damage from heavy tanks, with a significant portion of the parade budget allocated for road repairs.
- The Army's initial findings indicate minimal damage, identifying only one broken curb, though subterranean and federal road assessments are still underway.
- Attendance figures for the parade were reported by the Army as approximately 198,000, which was lower than the 250,000 claimed by the White House.
- The president was reportedly displeased with the participating soldiers for appearing too cheerful during the event.