US President Donald Trump delivered his July 4th address at the Freedom 250 celebrations at National Mall in Washington. The grand event commemorates 250 years of US Independence.
Trump, in his address, praised American ideals and stated that the 'American dream is back'. The president praised America's achievements, describing the nation as the most powerful in the world.
Trump further alluded to the war in West Asia, saying that the US 'wiped out' Iran's military and sank Iran's Navy.
The president also took digs at Communism, describing it as a 'menace' that will not 'rear its ugly head' in America.
A firework show followed Trump's address at the celebrations.
The National Mall, which had been evacuated earlier due to inclement weather, has been reopened at Trump's direction, Freedom 250 stated in a post on X.
America, it's time to celebrate!
— Freedom 250 (@Freedom250) July 5, 2026
At President Donald J. Trump's direction, gates to the National Mall will reopen at 9:45 PM. The Salute to America celebration will move forward, the President will deliver remarks at 11:00 PM, and the fireworks spectacular will follow.
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An evacuation was ordered Saturday evening at the Mall as storms gathered around Washington just hours before President Donald Trump was scheduled to deliver a speech commemorating America's 250th anniversary of independence.
Those on the Mall were encouraged to go to federal buildings nearby or Smithsonian museums.
(With inputs from AP via PTI)
