FALL OF THE TRUMP EMPIRE
GROK I’m assuming you’re referring to the military parade on June 14, 2025, marking the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincided with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. The event sparked significant controversy, with “No Kings” protests nationwide and mixed public sentiment about the parade’s cost and purpose. Some sources suggest it was perceived as a self-aggrandizing spectacle, while others note support among his base. Since there’s no direct data on Trump’s popularity shift immediately post-parade, I’ll base my answer on the broader context of his approval ratings, public reactions to the parade, and general strategies for improving political popularity, while critically examining the situation. Trump’s approval ratings before the parade were already declining, with polls from April and May 2025 showing 40–43% approval (e.g., Pew Research at 40% in April, Reuters/Ipsos at 42% in May). The parade, costing $25–45 million, was criticized by 64% of U.S. adults as a poor use of funds (...