Fact check: What was the total cost of Trump's July 4th 2019 military parade?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, Trump's July 4th 2019 military parade, officially called the "Salute to America" event, cost an estimated $5.4 million ^{[1] [2]}. This total breaks down as follows:

• $2.45 million from the Interior Department ^{[1] [2]}
• $1.2 million from the Department of Defense ^{[1] [2]}
• $1.7 million from the District of Columbia ^{[1] [2]}

The event included participation from various military assets and had significant impacts on local security and traffic management ^[2]. The costs extended beyond just fuel expenses to include equipment, manpower, and the suspension of flights into and out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks important context about the scope and nature of these costs. The analyses reveal that the $5.4 million figure represents costs that "go beyond the cost of fuel" and include extensive security and logistical expenses ^[3].

For comparison, one analysis mentions that a separate Army 250th anniversary parade was projected to cost as much as $45 million for the Army alone, not counting security and other expenses ^[4]. This provides perspective on how the $5.4 million cost for Trump's event compares to other military celebrations.

The question also doesn't address the political controversy surrounding the event, as one source refers to criticism from Democrats who characterized military parades as Trump's multimillion-dollar "birthday party" ^[4].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself doesn't contain misinformation, as it simply asks for factual cost information. However, the framing as a "military parade" could be misleading, as the official name was the "Salute to America" event ^[3], which may have had broader ceremonial purposes beyond a traditional military parade format.

The question's neutrality contrasts with the political context surrounding the event, where it was subject to significant partisan debate about the appropriateness and cost of such displays during Trump's presidency.