President Donald Trump's request for a military-style farewell parade as he leaves office has reportedly been rejected by the Pentagon. President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defence Mark Esper inspect US troops during the 2019 military parade. Photo / Getty ImagesTwo senior defence officials confirmed to Defence One that no military farewell is being planned for the outgoing commander in chief. It wasn't clear where the farewell parade would have taken place - at the White House, Joint Base Andrews or his final destination of Palm Beach. Trump supporters parade along the Rose Parade route on Colorado Blvd in Pasadena, California on January 1.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 17, 2021 22:46 UTC