Poll: Most US Adults Disagree with Trump's Military Parade Funding
Associated PressJune 12, 20251 min30,090 views
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- 🗓️ On Saturday, June 14th, Washington D.C. will host a military parade and festival to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Army.
- 👥 The event is anticipated to draw up to 200,000 attendees.
Public Opinion on the Parade
- 📊 A new AP-NORC poll indicates that 40% of US adults approve of President Trump's decision to hold the parade, while 29% disapprove, and 31% have no opinion.
- 💰 However, a significant majority, 60% of Americans, believe the parade is not a good use of government funds.
- ⚠️ This sentiment holds true even for a large portion of those who did not express a clear opinion on approving or disapproving the parade itself.
Estimated Costs
- 💸 The estimated cost for the celebration ranges from $25 million to $45 million.
- 📈 This substantial price tag is a key factor contributing to the public's view on its value as a government expenditure.
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