{"id":136,"date":"2026-07-05T13:06:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T08:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=136"},"modified":"2026-07-05T13:06:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T08:06:25","slug":"trump-uses-americas-250-speech-to-honor-military-heroes-and-also-push-political-agendas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=136","title":{"rendered":"Trump uses America\u2019s 250 speech to honor military heroes and also push political agendas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"content\">\n<div class=\"navs-container\">\n<p>IE 11 is not supported. 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decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783172551654_tdy_sat_a250_jbh_former_presidents_260704_S3_1920x1080-1i6gq0.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"playlist-drawer__title\" data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Clinton, Bush, Obama, Biden Share Message for America at 250<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"playlist-drawer__duration founders-mono\" data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">05:32<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"styles_video__WPPDb\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__video\" data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\"><picture class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" 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class=\"playlist-drawer__title\" data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Vice President JD Vance to Go Aboard USS Kearsarge<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"playlist-drawer__duration founders-mono\" data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">02:08<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"styles_video__WPPDb\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__video\" data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\"><picture class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-280x140,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783164386985_tdy_sat_a250_alba_trump_260704_S3_1920x1080-1iju41.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x380,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783164386985_tdy_sat_a250_alba_trump_260704_S3_1920x1080-1iju41.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783164386985_tdy_sat_a250_alba_trump_260704_S3_1920x1080-1iju41.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783164386985_tdy_sat_a250_alba_trump_260704_S3_1920x1080-1iju41.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"playlist-drawer__title\" data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Trump Speaks at Mt. Rushmore Ahead of July 4 Celebrations<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"playlist-drawer__duration founders-mono\" data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">02:15<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"styles_video__WPPDb\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__video\" data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\"><picture class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-280x140,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783138220471_now_brk_trump_mount_rushmore_julie_260703_S3_1920x1080-l6slc9.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x380,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783138220471_now_brk_trump_mount_rushmore_julie_260703_S3_1920x1080-l6slc9.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783138220471_now_brk_trump_mount_rushmore_julie_260703_S3_1920x1080-l6slc9.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783138220471_now_brk_trump_mount_rushmore_julie_260703_S3_1920x1080-l6slc9.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"playlist-drawer__title\" data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Trump focuses America&#8217;s 250th anniversary speech on Communism and unity<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"playlist-drawer__duration founders-mono\" data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">03:16<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"styles_video__WPPDb\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__video\" data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\"><picture class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-280x140,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783137318585_f_mo_trump_rushmore_culture_260703_S3_1920x1080-79ejtu.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x380,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783137318585_f_mo_trump_rushmore_culture_260703_S3_1920x1080-79ejtu.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783137318585_f_mo_trump_rushmore_culture_260703_S3_1920x1080-79ejtu.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783137318585_f_mo_trump_rushmore_culture_260703_S3_1920x1080-79ejtu.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"playlist-drawer__title\" data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Trump: &#8216;Americans did not bow before a king&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"playlist-drawer__duration founders-mono\" data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">01:20<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"styles_video__WPPDb\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__video\" data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\"><picture class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-280x140,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783132403816_now_topstory_shapiro_parade_midterms_260703_S3_1920x1080-yxk8xo.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x380,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783132403816_now_topstory_shapiro_parade_midterms_260703_S3_1920x1080-yxk8xo.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783132403816_now_topstory_shapiro_parade_midterms_260703_S3_1920x1080-yxk8xo.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783132403816_now_topstory_shapiro_parade_midterms_260703_S3_1920x1080-yxk8xo.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"playlist-drawer__title\" data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Gov. Shapiro on America at 250 heat wave and ramp up to midterms<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"playlist-drawer__duration founders-mono\" data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">10:30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"styles_video__WPPDb\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__video\" data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\"><picture class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-280x140,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783114018855_now_mtp_full_kiley_260703_S3_1920x1080-850kk6.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x380,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783114018855_now_mtp_full_kiley_260703_S3_1920x1080-850kk6.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783114018855_now_mtp_full_kiley_260703_S3_1920x1080-850kk6.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783114018855_now_mtp_full_kiley_260703_S3_1920x1080-850kk6.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"playlist-drawer__title\" data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Lawmakers working across aisle have become \u2018endangered species&#8217;: House\u2019s only independent member<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"playlist-drawer__duration founders-mono\" data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">07:36<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"styles_video__WPPDb\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__video\" data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\"><picture class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-280x140,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783113056091_now_mtp_full_moore_260703_S3_1920x1080-ibq919.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x380,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783113056091_now_mtp_full_moore_260703_S3_1920x1080-ibq919.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783113056091_now_mtp_full_moore_260703_S3_1920x1080-ibq919.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783113056091_now_mtp_full_moore_260703_S3_1920x1080-ibq919.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"playlist-drawer__title\" data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Gov. Wes Moore on \u2018responsibility\u2019 to show \u2018patriotism is not political\u2019<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"playlist-drawer__duration founders-mono\" data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">09:58<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"styles_video__WPPDb\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__video\" data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\"><picture class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-280x140,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783112004954_now_mtp_clip_rushmore_260703_S3_1920x1080-pzvvkj.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x380,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783112004954_now_mtp_clip_rushmore_260703_S3_1920x1080-pzvvkj.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783112004954_now_mtp_clip_rushmore_260703_S3_1920x1080-pzvvkj.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783112004954_now_mtp_clip_rushmore_260703_S3_1920x1080-pzvvkj.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"playlist-drawer__title\" data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Trump\u2019s \u2018ramped up\u2019 rhetoric leaves unifying tone of July Fourth speech in question<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"playlist-drawer__duration founders-mono\" data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">08:44<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"styles_video__WPPDb\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__video\" data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\"><picture class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-280x140,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/Mamdani_wide-49se7q.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x380,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/Mamdani_wide-49se7q.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/Mamdani_wide-49se7q.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/Mamdani_wide-49se7q.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"playlist-drawer__title\" data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Mamdani delivers July 4 remarks from behind George Washington&#8217;s desk<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"playlist-drawer__duration founders-mono\" data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">02:20<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"styles_video__WPPDb\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__video\" data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\"><picture class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-280x140,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783080792889_tdy_news_8a_mitch_mcconnell_hospital_260703_S3_1920x1080-v9s5ie.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x380,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783080792889_tdy_news_8a_mitch_mcconnell_hospital_260703_S3_1920x1080-v9s5ie.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783080792889_tdy_news_8a_mitch_mcconnell_hospital_260703_S3_1920x1080-v9s5ie.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783080792889_tdy_news_8a_mitch_mcconnell_hospital_260703_S3_1920x1080-v9s5ie.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"playlist-drawer__title\" data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Mitch McConnell Remains in Hospital, Spokesperson Says<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"playlist-drawer__duration founders-mono\" data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">00:28<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"styles_video__WPPDb\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__video\" data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\"><picture class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\" data-testid=\"picture\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783033071068_now_hallie_ska_mcconnell_cardiac_arrest_260702_S3_1920x1080-dl6jdf.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783033071068_now_hallie_ska_mcconnell_cardiac_arrest_260702_S3_1920x1080-dl6jdf.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"playlist-drawer__title\" data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Paramedics responded to a \u2018cardiac arrest\u2019 at Mitch McConnell\u2019s home on day of hospitalization<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"playlist-drawer__duration founders-mono\" data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">03:28<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"styles_video__WPPDb\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__video\" data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\"><picture 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for allegedly vandalizing Reflecting Pool<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"playlist-drawer__duration founders-mono\" data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">02:09<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"styles_nextButton__vNvjX\" type=\"button\" data-testid=\"next-button\"><span class=\"icon icon-back\"\/><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"layout-grid-container\">\n<div class=\"video-details__info\" data-testid=\"video-details\">\n<div class=\"video-details__title-and-share-and-dek\">\n<div class=\"video-details__dek\">\n<p class=\"video-details__dek-text\"><span class=\"video-details__dek-description\">President Trump concluded the semiquincentennial celebration by reflecting on the nation&#8217;s history, honoring veterans and pushing his political agenda during his address at the Salute to America event. NBC News\u2019 Ryan Nobles reports on key points from the president&#8217;s speech.<\/span><span class=\"video-details__by-line\">July 5, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"video-details__dek-read-more\" type=\"button\">Read<!-- --> <!-- -->More<\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"video-page__carousel\" data-testid=\"video-page-playlist\"><button class=\"styles_prevButton___kn9P styles_disabled__TOBLY\" type=\"button\" data-testid=\"prev-button\"><span class=\"icon icon-back\"\/><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"styles_playlistDrawer__ttvMO\" data-testid=\"playlist-drawer\">\n<section class=\"styles_playlist__AdfYR\">\n<ul class=\"styles_videos__IxbCG\">\n<li class=\"styles_video__WPPDb\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__video\" data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\"><picture class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" 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class=\"playlist-drawer__title\" data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Watch the full Salute to America 250 fireworks show from Washington, D.C.<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"playlist-drawer__duration founders-mono\" data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">38:47<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"styles_video__WPPDb\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__video\" data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\">\n<p>Now Playing<\/p>\n<picture class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-280x140,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783225312950_nbc_spec_analyze_trump_speech_250_260704_S3_1920x1080-ggoudn.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x380,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783225312950_nbc_spec_analyze_trump_speech_250_260704_S3_1920x1080-ggoudn.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783225312950_nbc_spec_analyze_trump_speech_250_260704_S3_1920x1080-ggoudn.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783225312950_nbc_spec_analyze_trump_speech_250_260704_S3_1920x1080-ggoudn.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"playlist-drawer__title\" data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Trump uses America\u2019s 250 speech to honor military heroes and also push political agendas<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"playlist-drawer__duration founders-mono\" data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">03:18<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"styles_video__WPPDb\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__video\" data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<p>UP NEXT<\/p>\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\"><picture class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-280x140,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783223397886_nbc_spec_trump_touts_saveact_260704_S3_1920x1080-mcf3hp.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 758px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-760x380,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783223397886_nbc_spec_trump_touts_saveact_260704_S3_1920x1080-mcf3hp.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783223397886_nbc_spec_trump_touts_saveact_260704_S3_1920x1080-mcf3hp.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_focal-520x260,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mpx\/2704722219\/2026_07\/1783223397886_nbc_spec_trump_touts_saveact_260704_S3_1920x1080-mcf3hp.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"playlist-drawer__title\" data-testid=\"playlist-title\">Trump touts SAVE America Act during Salute to America 250 speech<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"playlist-drawer__duration founders-mono\" data-testid=\"playlist-duration\">00:38<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"styles_video__WPPDb\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__video\" data-testid=\"playlist-drawer-video\">\n<div class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\"><picture class=\"playlist-drawer__thumbnail\" data-testid=\"picture\" data-flavor=\"focal\"><source 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