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Rival celebrations planned as US turns 250

Rival celebrations planned as US turns 250
France 24 Friday 03 July 2026, 09:40 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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President Donald Trump kicks off America's 250th birthday weekend on Friday with a trip to a landmark upon which many suspect he would like to see his own face carved in rock -- Mount Rushmore. But a rival celebration is also taking place in Los Angeles, with a concert hosted by Queen Latifah and featuring performances from Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins. France 24's Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi explains.

President Donald Trump kicks off America's 250th birthday weekend on Friday with a trip to a landmark upon which many suspect he would like to see his own face carved in rock -- Mount Rushmore. But a rival celebration is also taking place in Los Angeles, with a concert hosted by Queen Latifah and featuring performances from Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins. France 24's Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi explains. [Image text:] PARIS BNSF HATLWAY Donald Trump to visit Mount Rushmore USAMARKS ITS250THBIRTHDAY FRANCEE 24
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