“As part of the birthday of US President Donald Trump and the 250th anniversary of the US Army, Washington will pass 25 tanks – it will cost from $ 25 to $ 45 million. Source: Reuters with reference to American officials Details: The agency reminds that different types of US Armed Forces are proud of their history and celebration of anniversaries, called birthdays, throughout the United States and on bases around the world.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: Reuters with reference to US officials
Details: The agency reminds that different types of US Armed Forces are proud of their history and celebration of anniversaries, called birthdays, throughout the United States and on basics around the world.
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The US Army has long planned to transfer troops and equipment to the Washington National Alley on June 14 as part of its anniversary. Now the plans also include a parade, as this day coincides with the 79th birthday of Trump.
Two US officials have reported Reuters on anonymity that the final cost can be up to $ 45 million.
One of them said that this amount is a few million dollars more than it would be without a parade.
The official added that the army plans to send about two dozen M1 Abrams to celebrate.
The latest estimates of officials do not include the costs that the city of Washington will have to bear, such as garbage cleaning or repair of roads damaged by heavy tanks.
Reuters reported that more than 6,500 soldiers, about 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft will arrive in Washington.
Critics have called such a parade an authoritarian demonstration of power, which is a waste, especially against the background that Trump reduces costs throughout the federal government.
Prehistory:
- Earlier it was reported that US President Donald Trump would accept a military parade in honor of the 250th anniversary of the US Army on his birthday on June 14.