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How much did Donald Trump's fly over on his birthday cost?

The most widely reported cost for Trump’s birthday military parade/flyover event was about $30 million , with earlier estimates ranging from $25 million to $45 million. Later reporting said the Army’s total came in around $30 million , while some pre-event coverage put the price tag as high as $45 million.

What was counted

That figure covered the parade and festivities, including transporting tanks and other setup costs, but it did not include some outside expenses like police overtime or Homeland Security costs. Earlier reports also noted the Army’s estimate was separate from military flyover costs in some comparable events.

Why the number varies

Different outlets used different stages of the event, so the number bounced between an estimate and a later actual spend. That’s why you’ll see both the lower Army figure and the higher pre-event estimates in circulation.

Quick scoop

If you want the simplest answer: roughly $30 million, with estimates up to $45 million.