Published July 3, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET · Updated July 5, 2026 at 2:07 AM ET
Trump prepares to address Salute to America celebration
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President Trump delivered remarks at the Salute to America 250 celebration, where he promoted the SAVE America Act. Trump also traveled to Mount Rushmore for the 250th, praising American independence and warning of what he called a communist menace. Extreme heat forced the postponement and cancellation of some 250th celebrations in Washington, D.C.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when PBS NewsHour reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from OANN. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
