US President Donald Trump announced a large-scale celebration of the 250th anniversary of US naval power in Norfolk.
On Sunday, October 5, Norfolk (Virginia) will host a grand event in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States’ naval power – “Salute to the Fleet” (“Salute of the fleet”).
The celebration honors the courage and dedication of the men and women of the US Navy. The event will be attended by the First Lady, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Navy John Phelan.
According to Trump, the event will be the largest in the history of the US Navy:
“We will celebrate 250 years of naval power of the United States of America! It will be a special day for thousands of our brave soldiers and their families.
The president also slammed Democratic leaders, including Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, accusing them of trying to derail the celebration due to the government shutdown:
“Radical left-wing Democrats tried to destroy this wonderful celebration of the US Navy and prevent the military from celebrating the history of the US Navy. But I believe: the show must go on!”
According to Trump, preparations for the celebration took many months, and despite the political difficulties, he will not allow the Navy to fail as its commander in chief. Thousands of active military personnel, veterans and their family members are expected to attend the event. The program will include ceremonial performances, a display of the fleet, musical numbers and a salute.
