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Pentagon Considering Washington Military Parade at Trump's Request

A senior administration official told NBC News that Trump has "given the directive to begin the planning so the planning has begun"

At President Donald Trump's urging, the Pentagon is looking at dates for a possible military parade in Washington, D.C., that could take place in November, a spokesperson confirmed Tuesday.

The Washington Post first reported Tuesday that Trump expressed his desire for a military parade at a Jan. 18 meeting between Trump and top generals, and his desire was heard as a presidential directive. The paper cited two officials briefed on the planning.

"We are aware of the request and are looking at possible dates," Charlie Summers, a Pentagon spokesman, told NBC News. He added that the process is in its "infancy" but cited Nov. 11 as a possible date.

A senior administration official told NBC News that Trump has "given the directive to begin the planning so the planning has begun."

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