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Calgary Herald
4 days ago
- Politics
- Calgary Herald
Donald Trump has arrived in Kananaskis: Why all eyes are on him at the 2025 G7 summit
U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Alberta for the G7 Summit, drawing attention in Calgary as his aircraft flew low and loud over the city. Article content Trump was accompanied by a fleet of identical helicopters, as is standard practice when a U.S. president travels either domestically or internationally. Article content Article content One helicopter carries the president, while the others serve as decoys for would-be assassins on the ground, according to the George W. Bush Presidential Library. Article content 'Upon take-off, these helicopters begin to shift in formation regularly to obscure the location of the President,' the website says. Article content Article content His arrival has been met with mixed reactions, as some locals expressed excitement over his presence in the wake of separation and 51st state talks, while others showed concern over his ability to enter the country despite his criminal convictions. Article content Article content Welcome to Alberta President Trump! @POTUS 🇺🇸 — Calgary Guy (@cgy_guy) June 16, 2025 Article content Trump was greeted by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith upon arrival, the two having previously met on her Mar-A-Lago visit. A May poll showed 51 per cent of Albertans want Smith's government to prepare a plan to pursue complete independence from both Canada and the U.S. Article content Article content The leadup to Trump's visit to Alberta for the G7 summit has been tumultuous. Article content The president arrived in Canada one day after his birthday, which he spent at a military parade celebrating the U.S. army's 250th anniversary. Article content The military parade kicked off in Washington with a 21-gun salute, tanks and troops, as well as helicopters and parachutists, as protesters in hundreds of U.S. cities demonstrated against his use of executive power. Article content Article content Trump, who was serenaded by the crowd for his 79th birthday, was the driving force behind the parade down Washington's Constitution Avenue — which runs behind the White House — that includes a muscular exhibition of 6,600 soldiers, Abrams tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles and helicopters. The Army marked its 250th anniversary with a companion all-day event on the National Mall. Article content 'Every other country celebrates their victories,' Trump said in a speech after the approximately two-hour parade. 'It's about time America did, too. That's what we're doing tonight.' Article content The parade is expected to cost $45 million, an estimate that includes potential damage to major District of Columbia streets from heavy tank treads. Article content The U.S. last celebrated its military strength in similar fashion in 1991 after the first Gulf War. The only other such events celebrated the end of the Civil War and World Wars I and II. While Democratic President John F. Kennedy included military displays in his 1961 inaugural parade, such exhibitions are more common in authoritarian countries such as Russia, China and North Korea. Longtime U.S. ally France also marks its annual Bastille Day with a military parade.
Mint
6 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Trump Parade to Display Power at Home That Faces Test Abroad
President Donald Trump's pledge to exert US power around the world is being tested in Europe and the Middle East, but this weekend offers him a chance to display that power on American soil. Trump, who's celebrating his 79th birthday on Saturday, is the driving force behind the parade down Washington's Constitution Avenue — which runs behind the White House — that includes a muscular exhibition of 6,600 soldiers, Abrams tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles and a Black Hawk helicopter. Also planned are historic reenactments, state-of-the-art military technology and a flyover with the Air Force Thunderbirds. The Army is marking its 250th anniversary with a companion all-day event on the National Mall. The parade is expected to cost $45 million, an estimate that includes potential damage to major District of Columbia streets from heavy tank treads. Trump said the parade would be held despite the risk of thunderstorms. 'OUR GREAT MILITARY PARADE IS ON, RAIN OR SHINE. REMEMBER, A RAINY DAY PARADE BRINGS GOOD LUCK,' he wrote in a post on Truth Social. A flood watch is in effect for the Washington region through Saturday evening. The US last celebrated its military strength in 1991 after the first Gulf War. The only other such events celebrated the end of the Civil War and World Wars I and II. While Democratic President John F. Kennedy included military displays in his 1961 inaugural parade, such exhibitions are more common in authoritarian countries such as Russia, China and North Korea. Longtime US ally France also marks its annual Bastille Day with a military parade. Previous parades in the US came in moments of national unity and patriotism about victories overseas. By contrast, Trump's parade coincides with his seizing control of California's National Guard and deploying US Marines to quell protests over immigration raids in the state. An appeals court is allowing him to continue their use over the weekend as a lawsuit from Governor Gavin Newsom is considered. Across the globe, Trump's exertion of US influence and power has been repeatedly stymied. Few US trade deals have been notched since his April 2 'Liberation Day' announcement. Israel and Iran traded missile strikes on Friday, jeopardizing US talks with the Tehran government over its nuclear program. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Israel acted 'unilaterally.' Hours later, Trump linked the strikes to the talks, demanding that Iran return to the discussions. Despite a promise to end the war in Ukraine on 'Day 1,' Trump has failed to push Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and both sides are waging increasingly audacious attacks. European leaders are moving away from relying on the US and seeking other means of aiding Ukraine. Back home, the Washington parade will be flanked by at least 200 'No King' protests nationwide to defy what organizers call Trump's brand of authoritarianism. Millions are expected to participate from New York and Chicago to Milwaukee and Los Angeles. Trump on Monday referred back to the 2020 protests over the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, and suggested he would handle such incidents differently in his second term. 'There's so many different places where we let it burn, we wanted to be politically correct, we wanted to be nice,' he said. 'Those people that want to protest, they're going to be met with very big force,' Trump said this week. 'And I haven't even heard about a protest, but, you know, this is people that hate our country, but they will be met with very heavy force.' Trump has been eager to host a military parade ever since attending a Bastille Day parade in Paris during his first term. City officials in Washington warned that heavy military vehicles could damage city streets, and the price tag became a political liability. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Trump parade LIVE: Crowds begin to gather in Washington DC for Donald Trump's historic US Army birthday parade
TODAY'S THE DAY Trump parade LIVE: Crowds begin to gather in Washington DC for Donald Trump's historic US Army birthday parade Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DONALD Trump is set to kick off a massive military parade in Washington today to celebrate the US Army's 250th anniversary - on his birthday. Crowds have started to gather for the historic military parade, which will see thousands of troops flanked by battle tanks and World War two planes march on the streets. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 People walk with the Washington Monument on the background on the day of a military parade Credit: Reuters 4 People wear hats dedicated to the US Army's 250th anniversary on the day of the parade Credit: Reuters 4 A person wears a hat with US flags on the day of the military parade Credit: Reuters 4 A supporter of President Donald Trump wears a hat with US flags on the day of the military parade Credit: Reuters Patriotic tunes will fill the air in Washington DC as the commander in chief turns 79 - with the grand military spectacle set to commemorate the US Army's 250th anniversary. The grandiose military parade will showcase soldiers, sailors, airmen and US Marines marching in their uniforms in front of thousands of spectators. As many as 7,000 troops and seven band contingents have reportedly been called to participate in the show. They will be accompanied by at least 150 military vehicles and some 50 aircraft. Some 2,000 civilians could also take march alongside the US military. The Army expects as many as 200,000 people could attend 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 are to roll down battle tanks, massive military equipment, and aircraft and missiles, just as Trump first envisioned the parade during his first term. Among the military equipment set to be flaunted are M1A1 Abrams tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles, World War II Sherman tanks and four WWII-era P-51 aircraft. The whole celebration will be enclosed with an 18-mile ring of steel to protect the parade. Drones and a small army of cops will be on hand to keep order - with there expected to be protests across the country as part of "No Kings" day, a series of anti-Trump rallies by people objecting to the parade. It comes after a week of unrest in many cities - with anti-immigration raid riots in LA and protests against ICE across the US. Stay up to date with the latest on the parade with The Sun's live blog below...
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Trump parade LIVE: Crowds begin to gather in Washington DC for Donald Trump's historic US Army birthday parade
DONALD Trump is set to kick off a massive military parade in Washington today to celebrate the US Army's 250th anniversary - on his birthday. Crowds have started to gather for the historic military parade, which will see thousands of troops flanked by battle tanks and World War two planes march on the streets. 4 People walk with the Washington Monument on the background on the day of a military parade Credit: Reuters 4 People wear hats dedicated to the US Army's 250th anniversary on the day of the parade Credit: Reuters 4 A person wears a hat with US flags on the day of the military parade Credit: Reuters 4 A supporter of President Donald Trump wears a hat with US flags on the day of the military parade Credit: Reuters Patriotic tunes will fill the air in Washington DC as the commander in chief turns 79 - with the The grandiose military parade will showcase As many as 7,000 troops and seven band contingents have reportedly been called to participate in the show. They will be accompanied by at least 150 military vehicles and some 50 aircraft. Some 2,000 civilians could also take march alongside the US military. The Army expects as many as 200,000 people could attend 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 are to roll down battle tanks, massive military equipment, and aircraft and missiles, just as Trump first envisioned the parade during his first term. Most read in The US Sun Among the military equipment set to be flaunted are M1A1 Abrams tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles, World War II Sherman tanks and four WWII-era P-51 aircraft. The whole celebration will be enclosed with an 18-mile ring of steel to protect the parade. Drones and a small army of cops will be on hand to keep order - with there expected to be protests across the country as part of "No Kings" day, a series of anti-Trump rallies by people objecting to the parade. It comes after a week of unrest in many cities - with Stay up to date with the latest on the parade with The Sun's live blog below...
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump Parade to Display Power at Home That's Being Tested Abroad
(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump's pledge to exert US power around the world is being tested in Europe and the Middle East, but this weekend offers him a chance to display that power on American soil. Shuttered NY College Has Alumni Fighting Over Its Future Trump's Military Parade Has Washington Bracing for Tanks and Weaponry NYC Renters Brace for Price Hikes After Broker-Fee Ban Do World's Fairs Still Matter? As Part of a $45 Billion Push, ICE Prepares for a Vast Expansion of Detention Space Trump, who's celebrating his 79th birthday on Saturday, is the driving force behind the parade down Washington's Constitution Avenue — which runs behind the White House — that includes a muscular exhibition of 6,600 soldiers, Abrams tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles and a Black Hawk helicopter. Also planned are historic reenactments, state-of-the-art military technology and a flyover with the Air Force Thunderbirds. The Army is marking its 250th anniversary with a companion all-day event on the National Mall. The parade is expected to cost $45 million, an estimate that includes potential damage to major District of Columbia streets from heavy tank treads. The US last celebrated its military strength in 1991 after the first Gulf War. The only other such events celebrated the end of the Civil War and World Wars I and II. While Democratic President John F. Kennedy included military displays in his 1961 inaugural parade, such exhibitions are more common in authoritarian countries such as Russia, China and North Korea. Longtime US ally France also marks its annual Bastille Day with a military parade. Previous parades in the US came in moments of national unity and patriotism about victories overseas. By contrast, Trump's parade coincides with his seizing control of California's National Guard and deploying US Marines to quell protests over immigration raids in the state. An appeals court is allowing him to continue their use over the weekend as a lawsuit from Governor Gavin Newsom is considered. Across the globe, Trump's exertion of US influence and power has been repeatedly stymied. Few US trade deals have been notched since his April 2 'Liberation Day' announcement. Israel and Iran traded missile strikes on Friday, jeopardizing US talks with the Tehran government over its nuclear program. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Israel acted 'unilaterally.' Hours later, Trump linked the strikes to the talks, demanding that Iran return to the discussions. Despite a promise to end the war in Ukraine on 'Day 1,' Trump has failed to push Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and both sides are waging increasingly audacious attacks. European leaders are moving away from relying on the US and seeking other means of aiding Ukraine. Back home, the Washington parade will be flanked by at least 200 'No King' protests nationwide to defy what organizers call Trump's brand of authoritarianism. Millions are expected to participate from New York and Chicago to Milwaukee and Los Angeles. Trump on Monday referred back to the 2020 protests over the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, and suggested he would handle such incidents differently in his second term. 'There's so many different places where we let it burn, we wanted to be politically correct, we wanted to be nice,' he said. 'Those people that want to protest, they're going to be met with very big force,' Trump said this week. 'And I haven't even heard about a protest, but, you know, this is people that hate our country, but they will be met with very heavy force.' Trump has been eager to host a military parade ever since attending a Bastille Day parade in Paris during his first term. City officials in Washington warned that heavy military vehicles could damage city streets, and the price tag became a political liability. American Mid: Hampton Inn's Good-Enough Formula for World Domination The Spying Scandal Rocking the World of HR Software New Grads Join Worst Entry-Level Job Market in Years As Companies Abandon Climate Pledges, Is There a Silver Lining? US Tariffs Threaten to Derail Vietnam's Historic Industrial Boom ©2025 Bloomberg L.P.
