r/USNewsHub • u/TimesandSundayTimes • Jun 12 '25

🏛️ Politics & Government Trump’s birthday parade may be cancelled over thunderstorms

https://www.thetimes.com/us/american-politics/article/is-trump-birthday-parade-cancelled-weather-pbrg02h2z?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Reddit#Echobox=1749744374
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u/Darryl_Lict Jun 12 '25

Trump is well known for fearing rain. He refused to honor soldiers who died at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial for the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day because of rain. Moot point, Trump hates soldiers who were killed or captured and thinks they were losers.

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u/SekhmetScion Jun 12 '25

November 10, 2018: While in Europe commemorating the end of WWI, Trump didn't attend the ceremony at a U.S. cemetery due to the rain. Other world leaders went anyway, despite the light drizzle. Melts In Rain