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Trump Blends Patriotism and Politics in July 4 'Salute to America 250' Speech
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Summary
- President Trump marked the 250th anniversary of American independence with a keynote on the National Mall, after storms forced a roughly two-hour evacuation of the crowd.
- He honored veterans, including several from World War II and one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat in Vietnam.
- Trump again pushed the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register and ID to vote — a bill that lacks the votes to clear Congress.
- He touted an American 'golden age' and attacked communism in the delayed Independence Day remarks.
The question
Trump used the 250th anniversary of independence to advance the SAVE Act voter-ID push.
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