On July 4, 2026, President Trump spoke on the National Mall about honoring our veterans, overcoming communism, and our strong country. Here are excerpts.
Tonight we come together for one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time, the total. And you know what that is? 2.50, the 250th anniversary. And I do… For two and a half centuries, our American republic has stood as the crowning achievement of human history. This country is the home of freedom. This is the land of liberty. And this is a flag. That’s the banner of the most extraordinary, most exceptional, most incredible nation ever to exist on the face of the earth. And we’re doing better now than we’ve ever done before.
or 250 years, the United States of America has been the hope, the promise, the light and the glory among all of the nations of the world. All over the world… And with God’s help, we will always be this or even better.
Te entire world has been on notice that Americans will never let anyone take our freedom away. We don’t want communists in our country.
American grit, boldness and daring forged heroes like Davy Crockett, Wyatt Earp, Annie Oakley, Teddy Roosevelt, and the legend of the Wild West, Buffalo Bill Cody.
On this 250th 4th of July, we declare, just as they did two and a half centuries ago, that for our country and for our children and for the cause of liberty, we are going to take our country to new levels, to levels not reached. We’re going to make it bigger, better, stronger, and we’re going to love it even more. And I just want to thank you.
He itemized what each honored veteran had done to protect our country. You can read the full transcript here.
