Donald Trump has attacked local officials in Washington DC for forcing the postponement of his prized military parade amid reports the cost had soared to $92 million (£72m), accusing them of inflating the price and declaring: “Now we can buy some more jet fighters!”

Mr Trump, who reportedly wanted tanks rolling through the streets of Washington DC for his inauguration, was visibly impressed by France’s Bastille Day parade when he visited Paris in July 2017, and repeatedly remarked on French military might.

He announced in February this year that he wanted a similar event for the United States, having initially suggested turning the July 4 Independence Day celebrations into a military ceremony.

He then settled on a November parade, to mark the centennial of the First World War, and initial assessments put the cost at $10-$30 million.

