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William769

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Tue Jun 10, 2025, 07:09 PM Jun 10

Trump Military Parade May Not Get Much Coverage on CBS, NBC, ABC [View all]

Does a parade meant to celebrate the nation truly exist if it can't get on national broadcast TV?

Mainstream TV-news outlets seem divided over how to cover an extravagant display of military might along the streets of Washington, D.C. from the Trump administration. A June 14 parade and accompanying festivities meant to call attention to the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army will be something to see, with three kinds of helicopters; Bradley vehicles; a fireworks display; and a parachute jump by the Golden Knights demonstration team.

Some will give the event a mere nod, while others will utilize all the resources a national TV newsroom can muster.

ABC News, NBC News and CBS News are unlikely to pre-empt regular TV programming for coverage of the event, according to people familiar with their plans. ABC News plans to "cover the parade across programs and platforms, including 24/7 streaming news channel ABC News Live's coverage beginning at 6:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 14." At NBC News, anchors Aaron Gilchrist and Kelly O'Donnell will lead special coverage of the event on NBC News Now, the news division's streaming outlet.

The broadcasters' ambivalence around coverage shows what a strange spectacle the parade is shaping up to be.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/trump-military-parade-may-not-get-much-coverage-on-cbs-nbc-abc/ar-AA1Gswve?cmp_prftch=2&ocid=msedgntp&pc=ACTS&cvid=007278f466ef4e5b837445af79eb3333&ei=6

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Who but a bunch of morons would want to watch something Klarkashton Jun 10 #1
It's going to be a hot and hopefully rainy Saturday evening newdeal2 Jun 10 #2
Any chance of lightening? BlueKota Jun 10 #18
Boo Hoo SheltieLover Jun 10 #3
Does a heart good. Doesn't it? William769 Jun 10 #5
Absofuckingloutely, Bill! SheltieLover Jun 10 #6
Even the Macy's parade is a snooze - and they got floats and balloons C_U_L8R Jun 10 #4
Hopefully, thinking people will be at NoKings protests for sure! SheltieLover Jun 10 #8
That's what should be televised nationally. William769 Jun 10 #10
Absolutely! But you know that won't happen. SheltieLover Jun 10 #11
I wonder if the Popeapalooza will be televized? SheltieLover Jun 10 #7
I mean, how long before even Trump supporters get bored with watching an endless line of tanks go by? tanyev Jun 10 #9
Post the No Kings protest............................. Lovie777 Jun 10 #12
I sure won't be watching, though hoping a tank or two crashes into review stand. Silent Type Jun 10 #13
Awwwwwwwwwwwww Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 10 #14
The weather may have the last laugh malaise Jun 10 #15
LOL William769 Jun 10 #16
Hi there malaise Jun 10 #17
I just hope they get close-ups of those tanks CRUSHING the DC streets.... Sogo Jun 10 #19
Sinkholes Alice Kramden Jun 10 #23
It's a summer Saturday and Fathers Day weekend. Nonnia Bisnez Jun 10 #20
It's mostly for foreign consumption. 4th Jun 10 #21
They better Rebl2 Jun 10 #22
K&R UTUSN Jun 10 #24
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