Trump Warns Protesters Ahead of DC Army Parade

President Donald Trump warned that protesters at the upcoming Washington, D.C. military parade—marking the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and his 79th birthday—would face 'very big force,' describing them as 'people that hate our country.' Extensive security measures are in place, with thousands of law enforcement agents, barricades, and metal detectors, and officials are tracking multiple planned protests, though expect them to be smaller than the parade crowds. The warning comes after Trump deployed National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles in response to immigration-related protests, drawing criticism from local officials and fueling more demonstrations. Progressive groups, especially those behind 'No Kings Day,' have denounced the parade as authoritarian, while legal experts warn that using force against peaceful protesters could violate First Amendment rights. Despite the heightened rhetoric, law enforcement agencies say there are no credible threats to the event. The parade will feature military displays, ceremonies, fireworks, and public festivities as planned.