Atlanta Residents Brace for National Protests as Military Parade Honors US Army and President Trump on His Birthday

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On Saturday, June 14, 2025, a military parade in Washington, D.C. commemorating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary coincided with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, featuring around 6,600 soldiers, tanks, and helicopters. Concurrently, "No Kings" protests erupted across the nation, including in Atlanta, where law enforcement deployed tear gas to disperse demonstrators heading toward Interstate 285. The protests were fueled by opposition to Trump's immigration policies and his use of military forces, with attendees expressing their concerns about the administration's perceived authoritarianism and the militarization of public spaces.