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Event Overview
President Donald Trump visited Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on June 10, 2025, to mark the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. The event featured military readiness demonstrations, patriotic performances, and speeches by Trump and senior military leaders. Trump announced the restoration of original names for several military bases previously renamed due to Confederate ties, including Fort Hood and Fort Polk. The event preceded a grand military parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14, involving 7,000 soldiers and costing $45 million. Trump also faced criticism for deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid protests.
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President Trump Visits Fort Bragg to Celebrate U.S. Army's 250th Anniversary and Address Military Readiness
President Donald Trump visited Fort Bragg in North Carolina on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and observe military readiness demonstrations. The event, open to the public, was held at Pike Field, located at 24272451 Pratt St., with gates opening as early as 10 a.m. Trump delivered a speech at 4 p.m., emphasizing the strength and sacrifice of U.S. military personnel. The event featured live demonstrations showcasing military capabilities, patriotic musical performances, and remarks from senior military leaders, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll. Trump also announced the restoration of original names for several military bases previously renamed by the Biden Administration, citing Confederate ties. The bases include Fort Pickett, Fort Robert E. Lee, Fort A.P. Hill, Fort Hood, Fort Gordon, Fort Rucker, and Fort Polk. The event served as a precursor to a grand military parade scheduled for Saturday, June 14, in Washington, D.C., marking the Army's 250th birthday and coinciding with Trump's 79th birthday. The parade will involve 130 vehicles and over 7,000 soldiers, with an estimated cost of $45 million. Meanwhile, Trump faced criticism for deploying National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles amid protests, a move contested by California Governor Gavin Newsom in a lawsuit. Trump defended the deployment, citing Title 10 of the U.S. Code, and accused protesters of being a 'foreign enemy.' The Fort Bragg event highlighted military excellence and honored service members, while also reflecting Trump's broader political and military agenda.