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U.S. President Donald Trump combined patriotic messages with political remarks on Saturday as he celebrated the 250th anniversary of American independence. He described the occasion as "one of the most joyful and glorious milestones of all time."

U.S. President Donald Trump combined patriotic messages with political remarks on Saturday as he celebrated the 250th anniversary of American independence. He described the occasion as "one of the most joyful and glorious milestones of all time." After storms forced a nearly two-hour evacuation of the National Mall, Trump delivered his speech. He honored several military veterans, including World War II veterans and one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat during the Vietnam War. Behind them were historic American flags, including the flag that draped Abraham Lincoln’s coffin and the flag flown on the Wright brothers’ airplane. However, Trump also included strong political messages in his speech, something that is unusual for an Independence Day address, which is normally meant to unite the nation. He once again promoted the SAVE America Act, an election bill that is facing opposition even from some Republicans in Congress. He also reaffirmed his support for the Second Amendment, which protects the right to keep and bear arms,…

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