Trump kicks off Fourth of July weekend with symbolic salute to America’s legacy

President Donald Trump is hosting patriotic events across U.S. landmarks, including Mount Rushmore and the National Mall, to commemorate America's legacy ahead of the 250th anniversary of Independence Day in 2026. Events include the 'Great American State Fair' and a fireworks display, alongside the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Library and reauthorization of the Great American Outdoors Act.