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World · 3 July 2026

Trump's America 250 celebrations hit by multiple mishaps

Trump's America 250 celebrations hit by multiple mishaps

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Preparations for President Donald Trump's 250th anniversary celebrations have been chaotic, with a stage collapsing during rehearsals and the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turning green. The Great American State Fair on the National Mall also saw low attendance. Trump remains scheduled to give an extended address at a Salute to America event on Saturday.

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