Thousands gathered in Washington, D.C., to witness a massive military parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, coinciding with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. Fighter jets, tanks, and thousands of troops were on full display. Meanwhile, protests erupted across the country under the banner of “No King Day,” with demonstrators opposing Trump’s immigration crackdown and authoritarian image. The day became a striking mix of patriotic celebration and political dissent.