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US President Donald Trump speaks at Salute to America, an Independence Day event honouring the nation's 250th anniversary, Saturday, July 4, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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US President speaks as America celebrates its 250th birthday

US President Donald Trump addressed the nation on its 250th anniversary to a scattered crowd in Washington late on Saturday, following a stormy forecast that led officials to evacuate the National Mall.

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