Headline Roundup • August 17th, 2018
Trump Cancels Proposed Military Parade
Summary from the AllSides News Team
President Donald Trump has decided to cancel a proposed military parade, citing the high price tag.
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Donald Trump blames D.C. government for parade delay (though U.S. costs are higher)
USA TODAY
News
President Donald Trump blamed the Washington, DC government Friday for his decision to cancel a proposed military parade – though many federal officials also raised concerns about the cost and logistics.
Trump Cancels Military Parade: 'Maybe Next Year'
CBN
News
President Donald Trump said Friday he had canceled plans for a Veteran's Day military parade in November, citing the "ridiculously high" price tag.
Trump’s Military Parade Postponed Indefinitely Amid Reports Of Overspending
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Estimates for the president’s Veteran’s Day parade, two days after the midterm vote, rose from $12 million to $92 million. The Pentagon is looking at 2019 now.
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