Fact check: What federal agencies provided security for the Washington DC military parade on June 14, 2025?

1. Summary of the results

The military parade in Washington DC on June 14, 2025, was designated as a National Special Security Event (NSSE) by the Department of Homeland Security ^[1]. The primary security coordination was led by the U.S. Secret Service ^{[1] [2]}, working with multiple federal, state, and local agencies. The key federal agencies involved included:

• U.S. Secret Service (lead agency)
• FBI Washington Field Office (counterterrorism and crisis management)
• U.S. Capitol Police
• U.S. Park Police
• Washington National Guard ^[2]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question overlooks several important aspects of the security operation:

• The event included extensive physical security measures, including 175 magnetometers and 18 miles of anti-scale fencing ^[2]
• Security planning involved transportation agencies such as Metrorail and FAA ^[3]
• The Secret Service prepared for up to a million attendees ^[2]
• Local law enforcement, specifically the Metropolitan Police Department, played a significant role ^[2]
• Special Agent Matt McCool of the Secret Service publicly confirmed the multi-agency approach ^[4]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The question's focus solely on federal agencies presents an incomplete picture of the security operation. The event's security was actually a complex coordination between:

• Federal agencies
• State authorities
• Local law enforcement
• Transportation services
• Emergency management teams ^[1]

This comprehensive approach is standard for National Special Security Events, and focusing only on federal agencies might understate the crucial role played by state and local authorities in ensuring the parade's security.