President Donald Trump speaks at a Fourth of July rally marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2026. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)

President Trump condemned communism during his Salute to America 250 Fourth of July celebration speech. The Democratic Socialists’ inability to do the same is telling. 

After rain and lightning delays, Trump made his speech on the National Mall late Saturday night, honoring veterans in front of historically significant American flags. He also called out communism by name, declaring that our “American identity” is “under a renewed attack” and that “these are not mere political disagreements.”

"It is the greatest threat to our country, including WWI, WWII, Pearl Harbor, or even 9/11,”  and it “is the exact opposite of life, liberty, and ...

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