A military parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the US military, hosted by President Trump on June 14, has sparked controversy due to its sponsorship by major technology companies, including Coinbase, Amazon, Oracle, and Palantir. The event, organized by the nonprofit America250, has a budget of up to $45 million. Critics argue that the parade, coinciding with Trump's 79th birthday, serves more as a political statement than a historical celebration, raising public relations concerns for the tech sponsors.