Charlamagne tha God knocks Trump over military parade planning while 'economy is in the toilet'

Charlamagne tha God is slamming President Trump amid conflicting reports that the White House is planning a costly military parade in Washington, D.C., even as the country's economy is "in the toilet."

"All these federal jobs lost, the economy is in the toilet, people's 401(k)'s being slashed," the "Breakfast Club" co-host said on Tuesday's edition of the radio show.

"Nothing to celebrate right now, my guy," added the media personality, who was born Lenard McKelvey. His remarks came after Trump unveiled wide-ranging tariffs last week, fulfilling a campaign promise that has rattled markets. 

Multiple outlets reported Monday that the Trump administration was in the process of planning a June 14 military parade through Washington that would mark the Army's 250th anniversary. The date of the parade would coincide with Trump's 79th birthday. 

A senior administration official confirmed the plans to NewsNation, The Hill’s sister network.

The White House reportedly said Monday that no parade has been "scheduled."

In 2018, during Trump's first term in office and inspired by a Bastille Day event he attended in France, he ordered the Pentagon to plan a large military parade.

The event was canceled after defense officials quoted the price tag at $92 million. 

Reflecting on the $92 million estimate, Charlamagne asked, "Isn't that wasteful spending?"

"Where's DOGE at when you need them?" he said, referring to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. 

"DOGE can't intervene in a situation like this? That seems like wasteful spending to me," the 46-year-old said.

"You need to have a nice little light party at Mar-a-Lago for family and close friends," Charlamagne advised Trump with a laugh.

"Don't involve our military with that foolishness."