People gather on the lawn around the Washington Monument as President Donald Trump attends a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
No Kings organizers chose to hold the demonstrations the same day as the military parade, which coincided with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.
"It is sad Democrats and liberals would rather support criminals and illegals instead of celebrating the 250th anniversary of our great U.S. Army and Flag Day," Cheung wrote in an X post. "But many more Americans are commemorating our brave military men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice and those who continue to serve our country."
People fold a large American flag at Freedom Plaza before a parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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However, Democrats mostly criticized the Army celebration, citing its cost and alleging it was an excuse to celebrate Trump's birthday.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke out shortly after the parade began on Saturday, saying the celebration "should be about" service members.
A "No Kings" protest in Eugene, Ore. (Imagn)
"Our service members are the heroes," Newsom wrote on X. "We are PROUD of the U.S. Army and the brave men and women who serve. They’ve dedicated their lives to something bigger than themselves. Today should be about them. Not Donald Trump."
Minutes later, Newsom's press office posted a photo from the event, with the caption, "THIS IS THE LARGEST PRESIDENTIAL BIRTHDAY PARTY EVER."
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Despite the divisive rhetoric about the event, the U.S. Army said the parade "is a reminder that we’ve always been there for America, and we always will. THIS WE’LL DEFEND."
Alexandra Koch is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital. Prior to joining Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, crime, religion, and the military in the southeast.
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