Over 30 Hospitalized After Parade in Washington

In Washington, the large-scale military parade held to mark both the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and President Donald Trump’s birthday was overshadowed by a series of medical incidents.
According to local authorities, more than 30 people were hospitalized during the event , while emergency services treated a total of 48 individuals on site.
The parade, which took place on Saturday, June 14, coincided with President Trump’s 79th birthday . The president had strongly advocated for the military display.
The highly secured event featured over 6,000 soldiers, 128 tanks, military helicopters and aircraft, all marching along Constitution Avenue in Washington DC.
More than 18 miles of anti-climb fencing were installed, with the National Mall and Pennsylvania Avenue closed off to the public, according to Irish Star.
In an official statement shared with the press, a spokesperson for the D.C. government said:
“As of 9:00 p.m. on June 14, emergency services had conducted 48 patient contacts and 31 transports. No arrests were reported by the police.”
Despite large-scale logistics and Secret Service estimates of up to 200,000 expected attendees, actual turnout appeared to fall far short. Turnout for Trump’s military parade appeared to be in the thousands . Multiple videos widely shared on social media showed President Trump appearing downcast, with a somber expression and struggling at times to keep his eyes open.
One TikTok video, posted by user Harry Sisson, described the president as “inconsolable” over the underwhelming attendance, reports Irish Star.
“He’s upset that nobody came to his birthday,” Sisson commented, noting rainy weather and the simultaneous protests nationwide.
While the parade was underway, approximately 5 million turned out against Trump at the “No Kings” protests .
The demonstrations were held in major cities such as Boston, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, protesting what they described as a wasteful and authoritarian spectacle.
The demonstrations, dubbed “No Kings,” criticized the parade as an expensive show of power funded by taxpayers.
Among the public figures seen at the rallies were actress Susan Sarandon, actor Mark Ruffalo, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, and singer Gracie Abrams.