Trump set to deliver historic America 250 speech on National Mall
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President Donald Trump is set to deliver what the White House is calling a “historic” speech Saturday night ahead of a massive fireworks display celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
Trump is still expected to take the stage at 10 p.m. at the conclusion of the Salute to America celebration on the National Mall, according to a senior White House official, but the timing of the events could change due to adverse weather conditions.
A senior White House official told Fox News that the president’s speech is expected to look at America’s history since its founding 250 years ago.
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President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, South Dakota, on July 3, 2026. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Trump will give a “unique” speech featuring stories of American heroes.
“It will be a unique speech, unlike any he has given before,” the official added.
Earlier Saturday, Trump celebrated what he called a “stronger than ever” America in a Truth Social post and praised the “incredible” crowd that gathered in Washington despite the heat and storms.
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The grand finale lasted more than two minutes for President Donald Trump’s 28-minute speech, short by his long standards, to complement a 23-minute light and fireworks display over Mount Rushmore. (Matt Gade)
The president also noted the air shows in the nation’s capital, saying the pilots and planes were at “an unprecedented level.”
Trump also addressed recent vandalism at the Reflecting Pool, calling those responsible “Vandal Bandits” and promising that the pool would be drained and repaired after the holiday weekend.
The president’s remarks came a day after he delivered a patriotic speech at Mount Rushmore in which he called the United States “the most exceptional nation that has ever existed” and warned that communism poses the greatest threat to the nation.
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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform a flyby during the “Salute to America 250” 4th of July celebration on the National Mall in Washington, DC, July 4, 2026. (Finn Gomez/Getty Images)
“Communism is the opposite of life, freedom and the pursuit of happiness; it is death, tyranny and the pursuit of evil.
A severe storm ripped through Washington on Saturday evening, prompting emergency officials to urge people on the National Mall to seek shelter.
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Freedom 250, the event’s organizer, said it would provide updates on the evening’s program as weather conditions develop.
