Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is formally kicking off celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary by working to get the country excited again — about himself. The president is hosting a rally Wednesday night on Washington's National Mall, including a flyover by stealth bombers, military bands, singer Lee Greenwood of “God Bless the USA” fame and a Trump speech. It comes as Trump works to convince Americans ahead of critical November midterm elections that he's put the war...
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- Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall
Wed, 24 Jun 2026
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Sat, 20 Jun 2026
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