On June 11, 2025, a screenshot of an alleged Craigslist advertisement seeking "seat fillers" for an event in Washington, D.C.

"T-Mellon Events is looking for seat fillers and extras to provide their time for space maximization and attendance perception for an event taking place in Washington DC on June 14th," the June 10 ad ...

Trump, allegedly fearful that attendance will be weak at his birthday-party military parade on Saturday in Washington, D.C., ...

A Craigslist ad which appears to be fake called for seat fillers at the parade for "maximum perception control".

A Craigslist advertisement with a very specific request before President Donald Trump's Army parade and birthday bash has ...