Fact check: Did Biden attend the Army's 250th anniversary parade?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available analyses, there is no evidence that Biden attended the Army's 250th anniversary parade. The US Army's 250th anniversary celebration took place on June 14, 2025, featuring a parade and festival on the National Mall ^[1]. However, all sources consistently indicate that President Donald Trump was the sitting president who participated in and spoke at the event ^{[2] [3]}.

The analyses show that Trump issued a proclamation for the Army's 250th anniversary ^[4] and delivered remarks at the parade on June 14, 2025 ^[2]. Multiple sources describe Trump's participation in the celebration but make no mention of Biden's attendance ^{[3] [5]}. One source notes that the Army's 250th anniversary parade coincidentally fell on Trump's birthday ^[5].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks crucial temporal context - by June 2025, Biden was no longer the sitting president, having been succeeded by Trump. The analyses reveal that Biden received an Armed Forces Farewell Tribute at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia in January 2025 as the outgoing Commander in Chief ^[6], indicating the transition of presidential power had already occurred.

The question also omits the political significance of military parades. Trump had long desired a military parade during his previous presidency ^[5], and the Army's 250th anniversary provided an opportunity to fulfill this ambition. Military contractors, defense industry stakeholders, and political figures who benefit from displays of military strength would have strong incentives to promote such events and the narratives surrounding them.

Additionally, the analyses show Biden's previous military engagements, including visits to Joint Base Langley-Eustis ^[7] and military nominations ^[8], providing context for his historical relationship with the armed forces, though these occurred during his presidency.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The question contains an implicit temporal assumption that may mislead readers into believing Biden was still president during the June 2025 Army anniversary celebration. This framing could perpetuate confusion about the timeline of presidential transitions and current leadership.

The phrasing also lacks acknowledgment of the actual participants in the event. By focusing solely on Biden without mentioning Trump's documented participation ^{[2] [3]}, the question creates an incomplete picture that could serve political narratives aimed at either diminishing Trump's role in military ceremonies or suggesting Biden maintained presidential duties beyond his term.

Political operatives and media organizations from various sides would benefit from promoting confusion about presidential participation in military events, as such narratives can influence public perception of leadership legitimacy and military support.