President Donald Trump reiterated the success of his military parade, despite the fact that the event was overshadowed by protests across the nation.

Donald Trump appeared 'inconsolable' as he attended a U.S. Army military parade in Washington DC on Saturday (June 14), which also coincided with his 79th birthday

Donald Trump turned 79 on Saturday (June 14) and was granted his wish of a military parade in Washington DC to coincide celebrate his birthday - but it was branded a 'waste'

Several aspects of Donald Trump's military parade have gone viral since it took place on Saturday from lackluster crowds to empty stands to even a now-viral squeaky tank

The protest coincides with the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary celebration and parade, which is also President Donald Trump's birthday and Flag Day.

Demonstrators began gathering in cities and towns across the U.S. Saturday to rally against President Donald Trump as officials urged calm and mobilized National Guard troops ahead a military parade to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary that coincides with the president's birthday .

Footage of Donald Trump during his birthday celebrations on the 250th anniversary of the US Army has resulted in the president being mocked as 'inconsolable' over the poor attendance