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Trump extols America, rails at communism in July Fourth speech at Mount Rushmore
Trump used the semiquincentennial speech to attack communism and rally support for his agenda, as about 4 in 10 Americans said they felt proud, pollsters found.
- On Friday, July 3, 2026, President Donald Trump delivered keynote remarks at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, characterizing America's 250th anniversary as a celebration of exceptionalism while warning of a "resurgence of the communist menace."
- Ahead of November's midterm elections, Trump framed the address as a defense of national identity, arguing that rising democratic socialist candidates pose a "mortal threat to American liberty."
- The president urged Congress to terminate the Senate filibuster and pass the SAVE America Act, claiming the voter registration legislation would ensure Republicans "will not lose an election for a hundred years."
- Contrasting with Trump's remarks, former President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton issued anniversary statements emphasizing national unity and describing the country as a "constant work in progress."
- Severe weather and record-breaking heat disrupted Washington's July 4 "Salute to America" rally, where Trump addressed crowds following his South Dakota trip and military flyovers lit the National Mall.
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Trump warns against communism’s return in 250th anniversary speech
President Trump marked the nation's 250th birthday late Saturday with a colossal fireworks display and a speech warning against communism and pledging the United States would continue on the path to greatness started by the nation's founders in 1776.
·United States
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The U.S. president confirmed that he was celebrating the anniversary of independence as a celebration in his honour.
·Paris, France
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Trump Marks US 250th Anniversary with Patriotic Speech, Political Attacks and Voting Reform Push
He renewed calls for stricter voting laws, including proof of citizenship for voter registration and limits on mail-in ballots, while warning against the rise of "communists" in the United States.
·New Delhi, India
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