Why Trump’s military ‘birthday’ parade is so controversial

For the first time in more than 30 years, tanks will roll through the capital of the United States. The 250th anniversary of the United States Army could see hundreds of thousands descend on Washington DC to watch as 60-ton M1 Abrams battle tanks and Paladin self-propelled howitzers rumble along the streets. But, like almost everything Donald Trump is involved in, it has not come without controversy or criticism. It wasn’t originally planned as a birthday celebration – the event had been in the works since before Trump was elected – but earlier this year the President announced his intention…