As preparations continue for a massive military parade that marks the Army's 250th anniversary, and falls on President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, the president is shrugging off Republican criticism of the $45 million spectacle coming to Washington, D.C. and is promising that protesters will be "met with very big force." It comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced new scrutiny over the president's decision to deploy the National Guard and the Marines to Los Angeles in response to immigration protests. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY. » Subscribe to TODAY: https://www.youtube.com/@TODAY About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series. Connect with TODAY Online! Visit TODAY's Website: https://www.today.com/ Find TODAY on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/today Follow TODAY on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TODAYshow Follow TODAY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayshow/ » Stream TODAY All Day: https://www.today.com/allday About: TODAY All Day is a 24/7 streaming channel bringing you the top stories in news and pop culture, celebrity interviews, cooking, and more. All in one place. #donaldtrump #protests #parade