President Trump's motorcade just left the White House and is making the short trip to a review stand on Constitution Avenue where he will observe the parade. VIP guests who will be watching from the stand with the president include: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth,

Addressing the bipartisan crowd on the White House lawn, Trump seemed to allude to a recent dust-up between himself and Paul, who has vocally opposed the GOP’s budget and the $45 million military parade for the Army’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, which is also Trump’s 79th birthday.

President Donald Trump said Thursday that “of course” Sen. Rand Paul is invited to the annual congressional picnic later in the day, amid a dispute with the Kentucky Republican over his invite to the long-held bipartisan gathering.