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Trump to visit Mount Rushmore to mark US 250th celebrations

The event includes fireworks, military bands and flyovers as Democrats say park-pass revenue is being diverted to Washington projects.

  • On Friday, July 3, President Donald Trump travels to Mount Rushmore in Keystone, South Dakota, to deliver a keynote address marking America's 250th anniversary, featuring fireworks and performances by the Air Force Academy Band.
  • While Trump celebrates at the monument, the National Park Service reports $57 million in deferred maintenance needs at Mount Rushmore, and critics allege the administration is diverting park pass revenue to fund D.C. 'beautification' projects.
  • California Sen. Adam Schiff and colleagues reported to Congress that revenue from 'America the Beautiful Passes' is funding these projects without transparency, with pass sales reaching $14.3 million in early 2025.
  • A Quinnipiac University Poll released Thursday showed 61 percent of Americans believe the U.S. is not living up to Declaration of Independence ideals, with opinion divided along party lines.
  • Trump said Wednesday he plans to deliver a 'really long speech' to 'chart a course' for the nation's future, using the 250th anniversary as a platform to rally political support.
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Argus Leader broke the news on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
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