World · 5 July 2026
Trump declares "golden age of America" at 250th anniversary celebration
Photo: The White House (Public domain)
President Donald Trump used the US's 250th anniversary celebrations to declare a new "golden age of America" in a late-night speech on the National Mall. The event, which included a massive fireworks display, was delayed by thunderstorms and extreme heat. Trump also used the occasion to promote his political agenda and attack communism.
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