Fetterman Comes Out As Pro-Parade As Trump Celebrates Army’s 250th Birthday

Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) came out as firmly pro-parade as many elected Democrats and media talking heads panned the planned parade that took place on Saturday celebrating the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army.

Fetterman shared a post from the Army’s official account showing the parade in real time, and added the following caption: “This parade is comprised of our sons, daughters, mothers and fathers—the very best of us. Regardless of your politics, it’s appropriate to celebrate the 250 years of sacrifice, dedication and service.”

The Pennsylvania Senator followed that with an American flag emoji.

This parade is comprised of our sons, daughters, mothers and fathers—the very best of us.

Regardless of your politics, it’s appropriate to celebrate the 250 years of sacrifice, dedication and service. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/YghyZkK2JS

— U.S. Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) June 14, 2025

“It’s really amazing that there’s only one Democratic senator capable of hitting a layup,” Peter Hasson commented.

It’s really amazing that there’s only one Democratic senator capable of hitting a layup https://t.co/h23KYsMrxJ

— Peter J. Hasson (@peterjhasson) June 14, 2025

“Being for the Army is the lowest bar in US politics … Only ONE Democratic Senator could get over it …” Andrew Follett added.

Being for the Army is the lowest bar in US politics…

Only ONE Democratic Senator could get over it… https://t.co/TNin52e0Gg

— Andrew Follett (@AndrewCFollett) June 14, 2025

“He’s so getting kicked out of the Democrat party!” another posted.

He’s so getting kicked out of the Democrat party! https://t.co/XERqnsjSPF

— Rich Zeoli 🇺🇸 (@Richzeoli) June 14, 2025

Critics, like the cohosts of ABC’s “The View,” attempted to spin the parade as a birthday celebration to honor President Trump — who happened to celebrate his 79th birthday on June 14th as well — and complained that the image of soldiers marching by in their uniforms would look like something out of North Korea, Russia, or Europe in the 1930s.

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“Tanks will be rolling through the nation’s capital along with 7,000 marching soldiers to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Army … and it happens to be his 79th birthday, what a coincidence!” Joy Behar complained.

The View’s Sara Haines HATES America’s troops. She says they’re going tot look like Nazis and North Koreans marching through DC:
“When I think of military parades, I think of Russia, I think of North Korea. I have these visuals of people saluting and doing things and that’s just… pic.twitter.com/MO6b1rbwkM

— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) June 13, 2025

“When I think of military parades, I think of Russia, I think of North Korea. I have these visuals of people saluting and doing things and that’s just not what I think of when I think of the U.S. … a parade that harkens World War II propaganda…” Sara Haines added.