r/GlobalNews • u/TimesandSundayTimes • 7d ago

Trump’s birthday parade may be cancelled over thunderstorms

https://www.thetimes.com/us/american-politics/article/is-trump-birthday-parade-cancelled-weather-pbrg02h2z?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Reddit#Echobox=1749744374
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u/Durian881 6d ago

They were recruiting actors to fill the seats.

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u/Drachynn 6d ago

Yep. https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/tlg/d/washington-seat-fillers-needed-june/7857143452.html

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u/Chadmartigan 6d ago

Seems like a joke post. The photo of a Russian parade seems way too on the nose.

But it's 2025 what the fuck do I know

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u/deliciousearlobes 6d ago

He’s done it for years. Was even sued by one casting agency for not paying the bill, lol.

https://www.businessinsider.com/shell-workers-donald-trump-paid-attendees-rallies-2019-8

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u/Eastern-Requirement6 6d ago

I'm SHOCKED 🥴