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Aug 17, 2018 BREAKING: Trump cancels military parade, blames D.C. officials for 'ridiculously high' cost President Donald Trump said Friday he has canceled a planned military parade this fall in the nation's capital because of the "ridiculously high" price tag given by D.C. officials. "The local politicians who run Washington, D.C. (poorly) know a windfall when they see it. When asked to give us a price for holding a great celebratory military parade, they wanted a number so ridiculously high that I cancelled it," tweeted Trump, who held open the possibility of a parade next year. The price tag for the military display could have been as high as $92 million, according to reports. Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News This email was sent to: pascal.alter@gmail.com This email was sent by: NBC News 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 This is an automated email. Do not reply directly to this email. Privacy | Contact Privacy Unsubscribe Manage Subscription Contact