Trump announces annual US military parades

Trump announces military parades on Victory Day following the example of Russia and the UK

President Donald Trump announced the decision Introduce annual military parades on Victory Day, inspired by the traditions of UK and Russia.

According to the American leader, he wants to The United States had its own Victory Day, which will become the symbol pride in the victory in the Second World War and honouring military veterans.

«I see how other countries celebrate Victory Day. I looked at the UK. I looked at Russia. They celebrated Victory Day in World War II. And I said we should have a Victory Day,» Trump said.

Context.

The idea of holding military parades in the United States appeared during Trump's first term in office, but the initiative was not implemented due to high cost і political criticism.

Now, according to White House advisers, the administration is considering holding the first parade next year in Washington, D.C., on National Alley.

The event is expected to combined with memorial events, and with demonstration of the latest US military equipment.

Public reaction

There is already an ongoing debate in the US about this initiative. Trump's supporters believe it is patriotic idea, The parades are supposed to strengthen national unity, while critics warn that such parades “resemble autocratic regimes” і may turn into a political show.

Nevertheless, the president's team states that the main goal is to honour veterans and war heroes, and not to politicise a historical event.