Joshua Goldman The Top 10
Joshua Goldman The Top 10
min read · June 26, 2025 · Jokes

The Military Parade That Trump Wished He Could Forget

Good evening everyone! Tonight, we're diving into the top ten reasons why President Donald Trump is madder than ever after his big military parade turned out to be anything but spectacular. From anti-war songs playing at inopportune times to nationwide protests overshadowing the festivities, let's explore why this event was more of a dud than a celebration.

10. Trump thought a military parade would make him look powerful, but instead, it looked like he was watching paint dry.

9. They said the parade was on President Trump's birthday. Turns out they meant his age, because even that was too young for such a boring event.

8. The band played 'Fortunate Son,' and we're all thinking, 'How unfortunate it is to be you today, Mr. President!'

7. Trump must have thought the tanks were there to block views of the protests happening everywhere else!

6. They say a parade is about celebration, but this one felt more like an exercise in futility... and maybe some slow marching too.

5. The weather was cloudy with a little rain. Perfect ambiance for a parade that was feeling more gray than grand.

4. People were holding signs—because it looks suspiciously like the only thing moving faster than those tanks were the messages on those signs!

3. Trump probably thought he'd be getting a standing ovation, but instead, got an underwhelming parade and lots of standing room only.

2. The military marched past in lockstep. Almost as if they too wanted to get this over with quickly.

1. Trump was hoping for fireworks, but all he got was firework envy from everyone watching the protests instead.

And there you have it, folks—the top ten reasons President Trump's parade was more of a letdown than a triumph. It seems even on his birthday, not everything can be wrapped up in celebratory ribbons and balloons. Thanks for tuning in, and remember: sometimes the biggest parades are just in our heads!