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Trump praises army, rails against communism in US 250th anniversary speech
At Mount Rushmore Trump warns of 'communist menace', ties rhetoric to immigration ahead of November midterms.
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Vision Times
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump Launches America’s 250th Anniversary With Warning Against Communism
Speaking at the launch of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations at Mount Rushmore, Trump praised US military strength while warning of what he described as a renewed communist threat, and called on Americans to defend the Constitution and the nation’s founding values
Korea Times News
· Jul 5, 2026
Trump hails US, blasts 'communists' in 250th anniversary speech
Trump hails US, blasts 'communists' in 250th anniversary speech
The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 5, 2026
Donald Trump hails US, blasts ‘communists’ in 250th anniversary speech
Donald Trump hails US, blasts ‘communists’ in 250th anniversary speech
Washington Examiner
· Jul 6, 2026
Trump’s anti-communist manifesto
TRUMP’S ANTI-COMMUNIST MANIFESTO. President Donald Trump had two messages in his speech at Mount Rushmore on the eve of July 4. The first, expected, message was a traditional celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The second, less expected message was a warning about a “resurgence of the communist menace” in the United States. “As we approach []
Investing.com
· Jul 4, 2026
Trump extols America, rails at communism in US 250th celebration
Trump extols America, rails at communism in US 250th celebration
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 5, 2026
Trump praises U.S., denounces communism in Independence Day address
Washington, July 5 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump praised the United States and denounced communism during a speech marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), Trump’s address in Washington was delayed for several hours because of severe weather. He said the United States had become “prouder than ever” during his []
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