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Big Tech quietly sponsors Trump’s military parade party

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The controversial military parade will take place on Saturday, June 14th , to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence .

The parade will cost anywhere between $25 and $45 million , according to the most recent estimates from the US Army .

Big tech companies are among the highest-profile sponsors of the military parade.

America250 also lists corporate sponsors from other areas of Trump ’s orbit, including the UFC and Phorm Energy .

The National Football League is also participating in the event, hosting a “Kids Zone” at a pre-parade festival on the National Mall .

America250 faced accusations of corruption long before Trump returned to office.

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