President Donald Trump's dream of a grand military parade through the streets of the US capital attracted scorn, skepticism and even a dash of wit from local officials on Wednesday. Critics argued a parade could cost millions of dollars, at a time the Pentagon wants more stable funding for an overstretched military. That parade cost $12 million, according to a report at the time. The July 14 military parade has been seen as an opportunity for France's armed forces to present themselves to the French people. The cost ranged between $4.3 million (3.5 million euros) to $4.9 million (4 million euros), which comes out of the French defense budget.

Source: dna February 08, 2018 01:30 UTC