Donald Trump warns against 'heavy power' against protesters before the army parade in Washington | Today news

US President Donald Trump has issued a serious warning to potential protesters before a large -scale military parade scheduled on Saturday (June 14) in Washington, DC. The event commemorates the 250th anniversary of the US Army and also coincides with Trump’s 79th birthday. “We’re going to be big four on Saturday,” Trump told reporters during a briefing in the Oval Office. “If protesters want to come out, they will be met with a very great force.” Warning against protesters: ‘They hate our country’ Trump’s remarks are coming in the midst of national tensions to protests in Los Angeles against American immigration and customs handling (ICE) operations. Just a few days ago, the president ordered troops to the city to end the unrest. “People who want to protest will be met with great violence,” he said before adding that he had not yet heard of any planned protests at the Washington event. “But these are people who hate our country. They will be assembled with heavy force. ‘ Great performance of military power planned for the day on which the celebration begins with a wreath -lying ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery, followed by a fitness competition and an army birthday festival in the National Mall. The festival will include interactive exhibits, military demonstrations and public involvement opportunities aimed at showing the history and abilities of the army. The day will culminate in a massive parade by Washington, DC, with Trump serving over a recruitment and recruitment ceremony. Fireworks are scheduled for the evening, and the US Army Golden Knights Logs Team will visit to host Trump with a flag. Troop and equipment deployment more than 6,500 troops, 150 military vehicles and 50 aircraft participate in the parade. Equipment Highlights include: 25+ M1 Abrams Tanks 28 Stryker Armored Vehicles Paladin Self-propelled Artillery Units M777 and M119 Artillery Pieces The Flyover segment will include Apache, Black Hawk and Chinook Helicopters, as well as historical world war aircraft such as the B-25 Bomber and P-51 Mustang. Also in the parade: 34 horses, two mules and a dog.