Thousands have gathered today near the Washington Monument, ostensibly for the Army’s 250th anniversary military parade, but the most enthusiastic had clearly shown up for another occasion: Trump’s 79th birthday.

For its 250th birthday, the Army put on the largest show of military might in the capital in more than three decades.

Not even President Donald Trump could wrangle all of his children to attend his big 79th birthday celebration. Much like the many Republicans who awkwardly made their excuses, at least one key family member also seemingly chose to dodge the military parade coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the U.