Summary
President Trump attended the 250th anniversary celebration of the U.S. Navy at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia. During the event, he promised pay raises for service members and blamed Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown. The celebration included flight demonstrations and speeches aboard naval vessels.
Key Facts
- President Trump attended the Navy's 250th anniversary at Norfolk Naval Base, Virginia.
- He promised pay raises for all U.S. service members.
- Trump blamed the government shutdown on Democrats, while Democrats blamed him.
- The event featured naval flight demonstrations on the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier.
- First Lady Melania Trump also attended and greeted sailors.
- A UFC match at the White House was announced as part of the "America250" celebrations.
- War Secretary Pete Hegseth was present at the celebration.
- Trump's speech included references to the "big, beautiful bill" and ended with the song "YMCA."
