Trump will address the 100th Annual Opening Ceremony of the parade on Monday and then will lay a wreath at the Eternal Light Memorial at Madison Square Park.
As a private citizen, Trump stepped up to raise or donate large sums of money when the parade was struggling. The New York Times
...which still proudly displays Walter Duranty's Pulitzer prize...
reported that in 1995 Trump agreed to give $200,000 and wanted to be named parade grand marshal in return, though it appears he never held that honor.
Oh, noze! Quid pro quoze!
In 1985, Trump also made a $1 million donation to create a Vietnam Veterans Memorial at 55 Water St.
"The President has been great supporter of our veterans and indeed this parade here in New York City for more than 25 years," said Bill White, 2019 Veteran’s Day Parade co-producer. "What he is doing now as president with regard to veterans choice, funding our military, and holding them and their families in the highest regard is truly extraordinary. He is loved by our veterans for sure."