Fact check: Did Biden approve the Army parade in 2024?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, Biden did not approve the Army parade in 2024. The evidence consistently shows that the Army's 250th anniversary parade was planned and approved under different circumstances:

• The parade was scheduled to coincide with Trump's birthday and was part of the Army's 250th anniversary celebration ^[1]
• President Trump attended the event, not Biden, indicating Trump's involvement rather than Biden's ^[2]
• Most significantly, the parade plans "changed dramatically after Trump was elected," clearly indicating that Trump, not Biden, was responsible for the planning and approval of the parade ^[3]
• The sources emphasize Trump's interactions with the military and his oversight of the parade planning, further confirming his role rather than Biden's ^[4]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks crucial context about the timing and political transition that occurred:

• The parade was originally planned as the Army's 250th anniversary celebration, but the scope and nature changed significantly after Trump took office ^[3]
• Protesters were preparing demonstrations against the military parade, suggesting controversy around Trump's involvement ^[5]
• The event created "political turmoil" that strained the Army during its milestone birthday celebration ^[4]
• The parade featured "tanks, troops and aircraft gracing nation's capital," indicating it was a major military display that became associated with Trump rather than a standard ceremonial event ^[2]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The question itself contains a false premise by suggesting Biden's involvement in approving the 2024 Army parade. This could represent:

• Deliberate misinformation attempting to credit or blame Biden for a Trump administration decision
• Confusion about presidential timelines and which administration was responsible for military parade approvals
• Potential political manipulation by attributing controversial military displays to the wrong president

The evidence shows that Trump was the president who "finally got the military parade he always wanted" ^[3], making any attribution to Biden factually incorrect and potentially misleading to those seeking accurate information about presidential decision-making regarding military ceremonies.