Trump uses America’s 250 speech to honor military heroes and also push political agendas

Watch the full Salute to America 250 fireworks show from Washington, D.C. 38:47 Now Playing Trump uses America’s 250 speech to honor military heroes and also push political agendas 03:18 UP NEXT Trump touts SAVE America Act during Salute to America 250 speech 00:38 Trump: 'We don't want Communists in our country' 00:30 Trump thanks those who stayed for his remarks after weather delays 01:32 National Mall reopens after crowds shelter amid severe weather in D.C. 01:43 Clinton, Bush, Obama, Biden Share Message for America at 250 05:32 Vice President JD Vance to Go Aboard USS Kearsarge 02:08 Trump Speaks at Mt. Rushmore Ahead of July 4 Celebrations 02:15 Trump focuses America's 250th anniversary speech on Communism and unity 03:16 Trump: 'Americans did not bow before a king' 01:20 Gov. Shapiro on America at 250 heat wave and ramp up to midterms 10:30 Lawmakers working across aisle have become ‘endangered species': House’s only independent member 07:36 Gov. Wes Moore on ‘responsibility’ to show ‘patriotism is not political’ 09:58 Trump’s ‘ramped up’ rhetoric leaves unifying tone of July Fourth speech in question 08:44 Mamdani delivers July 4 remarks from behind George Washington's desk 02:20 Mitch McConnell Remains in Hospital, Spokesperson Says 00:28 Heat Wave Forces Washington, DC to Alter July 4 Festivities 02:00 Paramedics responded to a ‘cardiac arrest’ at Mitch McConnell’s home on day of hospitalization 03:28 Pirro announces charges against David Hearn for allegedly vandalizing Reflecting Pool 02:09 Trump uses America’s 250 speech to honor military heroes and also push political agendas 03:18 Copied President Trump concluded the semiquincentennial celebration by reflecting on the nation's history, honoring veterans and pushing his political agenda during his address at the Salute to America event. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports on key points from the president's speech.July 5, 2026