Trump's military parade now estimated to cost $92 million $80 million more than earlier estimate

CNBC ^ | 8/16/2018 | Amanda Macias

[Poison Pill]

President Donald Trump's military parade is estimated to cost $92 million, according to a U.S. defense official with firsthand knowledge of the assessment.

An earlier estimate pegged the cost at $12 million.

The parade will take place in the nation's capital on Nov. 10 and will feature armored vehicles, aircraft flyovers and period uniforms.

[tsomer]

Let’s cancel. Security will have to be immense, which is where the added cost is coming from.

But, I thought they were security!

In all seriousness, I agree, for that reason and the 'optics.' As much as I love Trump, he is still human. This won't have the effect he is hoping for--here that is.

--but then, there's there...

[Buckeye McFrog]

FAKE FAKE FAKE FAKE NEWS!!!!

There is NO PARADE ON EARTH that costs $92 million.

Soviet May Day Parades, in today’s real dollar terms, did not come CLOSE to that.

[Truth29]

"Let’s start a rumor: This is just a cover story to get the troops and tanks into the Capital, right after the election, to seize power."

I had much the same thought. Spread the rumor that this is just cover to mount an assault on the DOJ and the FBI which are in enemy coup plotter hands. Maybe we can get Alex Jones to spread it around if he still has any means to send out messages.

[tsomer]

Too bad only a few people got to see that.
Still, the norks get credit for public participation!

[bk1000]

I think this is just PDJT poking them with a stick to make them howl.

[BeauBo]

“it’s actually for VETERANS DAY”

Veterans Day was set to commemorate the end of WWI.

This will be the 100th Anniversary of the end of WWI.

...and on the Marine Corps’ birthday.

[R_Kangel]

"..... Following the old rule that any governmental cost estimate will eventually cost around DOUBLE the estimated amount ... This sounds about right .....

..... Oops that should read "...will eventually cost around DOUBLE or even Triple ... the estimated amount ...

.... My Bad ....

[NEMDF]

FAKE NEWS. Unnamed “defense official”... probably some career civilian at the DOD, jotting estimates on a cocktail napkin while chatting with some liberal “journalist”.

JMHO

[Lisbon1940]

Thiis isn’t even in Dirksen territory. And that was in 1968. Ignore the nay-sayers.

[granada]

It’s a brilliant idea. If liberals don’t like it.

France holds the parade every year.

[nclaurel]

Those military personnel and military equipment used in the parade are paid whether in parade or sitting in barracks.

How true. I will enjoy.

[rwa265]

It will also be the 243rd birthday of the Marine Corps.

[LS]

There will be massive local economic benefits from this, like the inauguration. Hotels, restaurants, cabs, air fare.

Might well pay for itself.

[tomkat]

whole lotta pearl clutching on this thread

[DoodleDawg]

There will be massive local economic benefits from this, like the inauguration. Hotels, restaurants, cabs, air fare.

Because Lord knows that D.C. needs the economic boost. </sarcasm>

[Magnum44]

Trump built the new embassy in Jerusalem for $400K. Do you really believe this BS that he would spend $92 million on a parade?

[faucetman]

Trump may need the military to save our country.

The military may be the last resort to save our republic from the deep state socialists.

[wgmalabama]

I want a bunch of hardware. 500 tanks, 1000 armored support vehicles, artilarty, rockets, missiles, flyover Of 50 B52 , B1, B2, everything even c130 and c5. Hell I want an aircraft carrier battle group off the coast of DC. Marine air and sea assault shown. I want our President to do it on 2 days notice to show democrats that he can. I want attack subs in Chesapeake bay and in the Potomac river. You name it do it on a small timeline. Dare the Democrats to push an illegal takeover via mulehead/ deep state.

[Professional]

Dang...WHAT YOU SAID!

[central_va]

The Potomac is deep enough for a CVN to visit the National Harbor..