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Trump's Military Parade Flop | Pivot

June 17, 2025 / 01:06

This episode discusses the recent military parade in Washington, the No Kings protests, and the contrasting public reactions. The parade featured over 6,000 soldiers and 100 tanks but drew far fewer attendees than expected, leading to a perception of it being a failure.

The hosts critique the parade's lack of attendance, noting the empty streets and the overwhelming turnout for the No Kings protests, which attracted over 5 million people across the country. They highlight the marketing success of the protests compared to the parade.

The conversation includes a comparison of social dynamics, likening the parade to a poorly executed high school party where the host fails to impress. The hosts emphasize the disparity between the parade's intention and its execution, calling it a bust.

TL;DR

The episode contrasts a poorly attended military parade with successful No Kings protests, highlighting public sentiment and social dynamics.

Video

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Being in Washington this weekend for
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this military parade was a hod. I have
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to say this town was empty. It really
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was. He had his birthday military
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parade. The event included over 6,000
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soldiers and 100 tanks and probably far
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less than the expected 200,000
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attendees. It was a ghost town. I just
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enjoyed reveling in how stupid and lame
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this thing was. And there's no way he
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didn't know it. The whole thing was
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overshadowed by over 5 million people
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attending over 2,000 No Kings protests
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around the country which looked like
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kind of festive. That was the contrast.
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I think that's what No Kings did
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correctly from a marketing point of
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view. You're exactly right. It was Coke
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versus Pepsi and Pepsi just clean Coke's
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clock because supposedly as a high
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schooler, the best thing you can do to
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establish social capital is to throw a
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rocking party. You can be a near cool
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kid and elevate yourself to cooldom by
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throwing an amazing party when your
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parents are out of town where they show
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up and the garage is on fire and the dog
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is pregnant, right? Have like a
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crazy party. And this was I have more
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money. I'm more powerful. And I threw
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just the lamest party. This was a bust
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of a parade. It just was.

Episode Highlights

  • The Empty Parade
    A military parade in Washington attracted far fewer attendees than expected, creating a ghost town atmosphere.
    “It was a ghost town.”
    @ 00m 13s
    June 17, 2025
  • No Kings Protests
    Over 5 million people attended No Kings protests across the country, overshadowing the parade.
    “The whole thing was overshadowed by over 5 million people attending protests.”
    @ 00m 20s
    June 17, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Ghost Town00:13
  • Protest Contrast00:20
  • Failed Party00:59

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