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Trump marks nation's 250th birthday with campaign-style rally

France 24 · Jun 25, 2026, 1:16 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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President Donald Trump formally kicked off celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary on Wednesday night by working to get the country excited again — about himself. The president hosted a rally on Washington's National Mall, including a series of booming flyovers by stealth bombers, music from mi

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