The White House reportedly urged U.S. Navy officials to use live 2,000-pound bombs during a military demonstration for President Trump’s attendance at the Navy’s 250th anniversary, instead of dummy explosives as originally planned. Sources familiar with the event indicate that this shift required significant changes to safety protocols, raising questions about military safety standards during high-profile events.
While the Navy typically employs inert munitions for such demonstrations due to cost and safety concerns, the White House insisted on “real explosions” for the spectacle. This incident reflects a broader trend of the Trump administration prioritizing military displays tailored to the president’s preferences, drawing scrutiny amid other recent live-ammunition incidents that raised safety alarms.
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