'United States Has Been The Hope, The Promise, The Light': Trump Marks America's 250th Year
'United States Has Been The Hope, The Promise, The Light': Trump Marks America's 250th Year Published By, Last Updated: July 05, 2026, 09:20 IST Trump
'United States Has Been The Hope, The Promise, The Light': Trump Marks America's 250th Year Published By, Last Updated: July 05, 2026, 09:20 IST Trump praised America's global leadership, declared the nation stronger than ever, and pressed ahead with his Mall speech despite storms delaying the event. A file photo of Donald Trump (AP) US President Donald Trump on Sunday hailed the United States as the world’s greatest nation, saying it had served as “the hope, the promise, the light, and the glory among all of the nations of the world" for 250 years, as he delivered a delayed Independence Day address on the Mall in Washington. The speech, which began about an hour later than scheduled after thunderstorms forced the evacuation of spectators near the Washington Monument, went ahead despite severe weather and a record-breaking heat wave that disrupted several Fourth of July celebrations in the US capital. Attendees who had been evacuated were required to undergo fresh security screening by the US Secret Service before re-entering the venue, with some deciding to leave rather than wait in long lines. Addressing those who remained, Trump praised both the country and its people. “For 250 years, the United States of America has been the hope, the promise, the light and the glory among all of the nations of the world," Trump said.
“No people have done more good, shown more courage, made more progress, righted more injustice, or achieved more greatness than you, the American people!" He continued, “All over the world, they try to be like us. Nobody can be like us, and with God’s help, we will always be this or even better." Marking the country’s 250th anniversary, Trump said the celebrations symbolised America’s enduring values and history. “We’re going to be better. Here on our Mall, we’re celebrating freedom’s triumph over tyranny, liberty’s conquest over oppression, and the enduring victory of the American spirit from July 4, 1776, to July 4, 2026, big dates, that’s big dates, two big ones," he said. Trump concluded the opening portion of his remarks by declaring that the United States was stronger than ever. “And tonight, our country is stronger, freer, richer, safer, and prouder than ever before!" During the address, Trump also asserted, “We sank 159 Iranian ships in the bottom of the sea." Opening his speech, Trump acknowledged the weather-related disruption but insisted the celebrations would proceed regardless. “I want to thank everybody, because they did the right thing. They saw lightning, and I said, if we have to speak in front of one person at 4 o’clock in the morning, I’m going to be here.
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