Trump hijacked US’s 250 anniversary to serve ‘political ideology and pet projects’, congressional report says
Summary
A congressional report states that President Donald Trump took control of the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration to benefit political allies, collect voter data, and promote Christian nationalist ideas. The report describes alleged misuse of a nonprofit group connected to the National Park Foundation for fundraising, political events, and personal gain.Key Facts
- Congress created the America250 Foundation in 2016 to plan nonpartisan 2026 celebrations for the US’s 250th birthday.
- Under President Trump, the White House pressured the commission and set up Freedom 250 inside the National Park Foundation to take control.
- Freedom 250 operated with the nonprofit status and credibility of the NPF but avoided normal government transparency rules.
- The report accuses Freedom 250 of misdirecting donor money meant for America250, possibly committing wire fraud.
- Event performers were told the celebration was nonpartisan but later found it was a Trump-backed political rally.
- Sponsorship packages offered access to President Trump for prices up to $10 million.
- A UFC event celebrating Trump’s 80th birthday used heavy government security and was sponsored by companies facing federal regulation.
- The report was created by Democratic staff for a House committee but has not been officially adopted by the committee.
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