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Trump arrives after Mt. Rushmore flyover by Air Force One as part of America 250 event
Mount Rushmore, the site of President Donald Trump's speech tonight, saw Air Force One fly over the national monument before the president landed and Trump delivered a speech ahead of July 4th. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/usa250/2026/07/03/america-250-updates-celebrations-events--live/90736981007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
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Daily Mail
· Jul 4, 2026
Taylor, hold our beer! Trump deboards Air Force One after dramatic Mt Rushmore flyover as he kicks off America 250 celebrations with newlyweds Bettina and Don Jr and daughter Tiffany
Taylor, hold our beer! Trump deboards Air Force One after dramatic Mt Rushmore flyover as he kicks off America 250 celebrations with newlyweds Bettina and Don Jr and daughter Tiffany
Off The Press
· Jul 3, 2026
Trump visiting Mount Rushmore to mark US 250th celebrations
President Donald Trump on Friday travels to Mount Rushmore, the granite mountain in South Dakota where the heads of four American presidents are carved, as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. The trip is a prelude to the big event celebrating the anniversary on Saturday night in Washington, when Trump []...Click to read more
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 4, 2026
Air Force One Flyovers pass above Mount Rushmore
Air Force One, carrying US President Donald Trump, is seen flying over Mount Rushmore, officially kicking off celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 4, 2026
Trump kicks off America 250 at Mount Rushmore with Air Force One flyover
US President Donald Trump has arrived at Mount Rushmore ahead of a speech marking America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. Crowds have gathered in anticipation of the address on the eve of the July 4 holiday. Those in attendance were also treated to a low flyby of the brand-new Air Force One over the iconic monument.
Fox News
· Jul 3, 2026
Trump kicks off Fourth of July weekend with symbolic salute to America’s legacy
Donald Trump returns to Mount Rushmore for Fourth of July fireworks before heading to the Salute to America event on the National Mall Saturday.
Investing.com
· Jul 3, 2026
Trump to visit Mount Rushmore to mark U.S. 250th celebrations
Trump to visit Mount Rushmore to mark U.S. 250th celebrations
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