Trump heads to Mount Rushmore to kick off America 250 celebrations
Summary
President Donald Trump will start the 250th anniversary of America’s founding with a speech at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota on July 3, 2026. The celebrations will include military performances, flyovers, and a large fireworks show, followed by a major event in Washington, D.C. on July 4th.Key Facts
- President Trump will speak at Mount Rushmore at 8:30 p.m. local time on July 3, 2026.
- The event includes military band performances, flyovers, and a fireworks display, the first in years at Mount Rushmore.
- Trump will travel to South Dakota on a newly updated Air Force One jet, gifted by the Qatari royal family.
- Trump previously spoke at Mount Rushmore in 2020 during his first term.
- He has suggested the idea of adding his own face to Mount Rushmore but no official plans have been made.
- The main July 4th event, "Salute to America 250 Celebration & Fireworks," will take place in Washington, D.C., with a large fireworks display on the National Mall.
- The celebrations occur amid an extreme heat wave across much of the U.S.
- President Trump has said the heat will not prevent him from delivering his speech in Washington.
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