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Donald Trump’s Fourth of July Celebrations: A True Display of American Patriotism

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    For many Americans, the Fourth of July is more than just fireworks and barbecues — it’s a powerful reminder of our nation’s founding ideals: freedom, independence, and patriotism. Few leaders have embraced this spirit more enthusiastically than President Donald J. Trump. Throughout his presidency, Trump made Independence Day a bold celebration of American greatness, honoring our military, our history, and our unyielding national pride.

    A Salute to America: An Unprecedented Celebration

    In 2019, President Trump launched what he called the “Salute to America,” a spectacular Independence Day event held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This historic celebration featured military flyovers, displays of armored vehicles, and an inspiring speech from the Lincoln Memorial.

    Trump’s address focused on America’s strength and exceptionalism, praising the armed forces and American pioneers who built the greatest nation on Earth. He declared, “We are one people chasing one dream and one magnificent destiny.”

    Despite critics labeling it “too militaristic,” the event was widely applauded by patriotic Americans who welcomed a president who put national pride front and center.

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    Honoring Our Heroes

    A central theme of Trump’s Fourth of July celebrations was always the respect and honor given to the military and first responders. The inclusion of all branches of the military in his 2019 speech — including Air Force fighter jets soaring above the National Mall — showcased his deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by those in uniform.

    Veterans and active-duty service members were recognized and celebrated, underlining Trump’s belief in “peace through strength,” a foundational Republican principle.

    By The White House from Washington, DC – Salute to America 2020, Public Domain,

    Carrying the Spirit Beyond the White House

    Even after leaving office, Trump continued to celebrate Independence Day with the same energy, often holding large rallies and events that feature patriotic music, American flags, and fiery speeches about reclaiming America’s greatness.

    In 2021 and 2022, he hosted gatherings that kept the spirit of “Salute to America” alive, reminding supporters that patriotism never goes out of style — and that the fight to “Make America Great Again” is far from over.

    President Trump’s Fourth of July celebrations were a breath of fresh air for Americans who cherish faith, freedom, and the flag. By turning Independence Day into a showcase of military might and national pride, he reaffirmed the importance of remembering who we are and what we stand for.

    As we head into this year’s Fourth of July, let’s carry forward that same spirit of unity and patriotism that President Trump so powerfully championed.

    Lara Trump Considers Senate Bid in North Carolina to Replace Thom Tillis

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      President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump is reportedly considering a potential Senate bid in North Carolina after Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) announced he would not seek reelection.

      A source confirmed to The Hill that Trump, who is married to Eric Trump, the president’s third child, was weighing her options in the wake of Tillis’s announcement Sunday. NOTUS first reported she was “seriously considering” a bid.

      Lara Trump is a North Carolina native who graduated from N.C. State University.

      She was previously floated as a potential Senate candidate when former Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) retired in 2023. However, she opted not to launch a campaign for the seat, leaving the door open to a future run for office.

      Lara Trump served as a co-chair of the RNC during the 2024 campaign, with a focus on fundraising efforts. She stepped down from that position and earlier this year began hosting a weekend show on Fox News.

      The North Carolina Senate seat is widely considered one of the toughest for the GOP to defend next year.

      Other names being circulated among Republicans as potential Senate candidates include Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-N.C.), an Army veteran and first-term member of Congress, and Michael Whatley, who is chair of the RNC and previously led the North Carolina GOP.

      Steve Bannon Calls for Investigation Into Fox News Over ‘Israel First’ Coverage

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        During an interview with Bannon on One America News’ The Matt Gaetz Show, former congressman Matt Gaetz asked Bannon about his recent criticism of Fox News host Mark Levin and the network in general.

        “You have said that Fox News may be acting at the behest of a foreign government,” noted Gaetz. “I don’t suppose you’re suggesting it’s Australia, so for my audience, will you just connect the dots how you believe Fox News is acting at the behest of a foreign government?”

        Bannon responded, “Fox News has just been a cheerleader – just like they were cheerleaders for the Iraq War and for the extension in Afghanistan. It’s the Iraq War playbook. They had Ukraine, but as you know, through your good offices and others, we shut down the Ukraine nonsense, at least to the degree it could be shut down.”

        “And now they are very focused on Israel and an Israel-Persian or Israel-Iran war,” he continued:

        It’s at the behest of the Israel First crowd, and [Mark] Levin’s the worst but by far not the only at Fox News. They never put on a counter argument. I just think there ought to be an investigation. Are they dealing directly with foreign intelligence services? Are they dealing with foreign political parties? Where are they getting their talking points? How much communication– I mean, the American people should be able to know this because it’s so over the top, and any time you mention any criticism they lose it, like Levin. I mean, look, we don’t get into throwing our toys out of the pram, we’re just saying, hey, Tel Aviv Levin and these guys have lost. The president couldn’t be clearer. The 12-Day War is over, he obliterated the nuclear– both the scientific capability and the industrial production, which is actually harder. It’s over and it’s time to pivot into focusing on more important things. I might note, Matt, as I was doing the show this morning, to show how relentless they are, they had a breaking news that Pakistan is now– they believe, the intelligence service believes Pakistan is working on an ICBM that can have intercontinental–

        As Gaetz laughed, Bannon continued, “I’m not even kidding. You can’t make it up, right? As soon as Trump shuts down the window on one, they say they may have an ICBM capability for the United States because you always know Israel’s next target was always Pakistan. So it’s just ludicrous now.”

        Last week, Bannon called specifically for an investigation into Fox News hosts Sean Hannity, Kayleigh McEnany, and Levin.

        Supreme Court Allows Trump To Partially Enforce Birthright Citizenship Order

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          Just in…

          The Supreme Court granted a partial stay Friday of President Donald Trump’s request to block lower courts from issuing universal injunctions, granting a par victory for the administration as it looks to execute many of its top priorities via executive order and action. 

          In a 6-3 ruling along ideological lines allowed President Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship to go into effect in some areas of the country, for now, by curtailing judges’ ability to block the president’s policies nationwide. 

          Ruling that three federal district judges went too far in issuing nationwide injunctions against Trump’s order, the high court’s decision claws back a key tool that plaintiffs have used to hamper the president’s agenda in dozens of lawsuits. 

          But it does not yet definitively resolve whether Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship are constitutional, a hefty legal question that could ultimately return to the justices. 

          “The applications do not raise—and thus we do not address—the question whether the Executive Order violates the Citizenship Clause or Nationality Act,” Justice Amy Coney Barrett said, writing for the majority. “The issue before us is one of remedy: whether, under the Judiciary Act of 1789, federal courts have equitable authority to issue universal injunctions.”

          “A universal injunction can be justified only as an exercise of equitable authority, yet Congress has granted federal courts no such power,” she added.

          This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

          Usha Vance Addresses Possibility Of Becoming First Lady In 2028

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          Second Lady Usha Vance is taking it day by day.

          During a recent interview, the second lady responded to speculation her husband, JD Vance, is angling to be the next Republican presidential nominee.

          “People do ask about it,” Usha Vance told Meghan McCain on her podcast “Citizen McCain.”

          While she acknowledged the possibility of her husband, Vice President JD Vance, running for president, Usha Vance emphasized that she moved into the Washington area with “no intention whatsoever” of considering his political future. However, she pointed out that she also had no intention of being involved in politics four years ago.

          For now, Usha Vance said she is focused on the present, though she did not completely dismiss the idea.

          “My attitude is that this is a four-year period where I have a set of responsibilities to my family, to myself, to obviously the country and that’s really what I’m focused on,” Usha Vance said. “I’m not plotting out next steps or really trying for anything after this.”

          She continued, “In a dream world, eventually I’ll be able to live in my home and kind of continue my career and all those sorts of things. And if that happens in four years, I understand. If that happens in some other point in the future, I understand. Just sort of along for the ride and enjoying it while I can.”

          As vice president, Vance is considered the political frontrunner to be the Republican nominee for president in 2028.

          “I really am just not focused on politics. I’m not focused on the midterm elections in 2026, much less the presidential election in 2028. When we get to that point, I’ll talk to the president. We’ll figure out what we want to do,” Vance told Lawrence Jones in a “Fox & Friends” exclusive interview in April.

          In March, Tucker Carlson, co-founder of the Daily Caller News Foundation, forecasted that Vice President JD Vance will emerge as the Republican Party’s presidential nominee in 2028. Carlson’s statement, made on the “VINCE” podcast, sheds light on the increasing influence of Vance within the party and the likelihood of him becoming the successor to Donald Trump’s political legacy.

          Despite Donald Trump declining to endorse Vance during a February Fox News interview, where he stated there were “a lot of very capable people” in the Republican Party, Carlson is optimistic that the former president will ultimately support the vice president in 2028. Trump’s comment, which may have seemed like a rejection to some, was interpreted by Carlson as a temporary stance, not a definitive end to any future support.

          “I think people want to leave a legacy, all of us do, and great men especially do. And the only person in the entire Republican Party from my position who’s capable of carrying on the Trump legacy and expanding it, making it what it should fully be, is JD Vance,” Carlson explained. He also praised Vance’s loyalty to Trump and his profound service, indicating that Trump’s current withholding of endorsement may have been a strategic decision.

          Rosie O’Donnell Demands ‘Recount’ Months After Trump’s 2024 Landslide Victory

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            Comedian and longtime critic of Donald Trump, Rosie O’Donnell, promoted a demand for a “recount” of the 2024 presidential election, despite President Trump’s historic victory over former Vice President Kamala Harris.

            In a post shared to her Instagram Story, O’Donnell amplified a message from influencer Joe Braxton, who alleged that Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk had somehow “hacked and stole the election.” The post claimed Musk manipulated the results and later covered his tracks by deleting evidence and purging those who could expose the alleged scheme through his DOGE efforts.

            The claim directly contradicts certified results and independent audits showing that Trump won both the popular vote and all key battleground states, securing an overwhelming victory, especially as the first Republican to win the popular vote in 20 years.

            O’Donnell’s amplification of the recount call has drawn attention not only for its baselessness, but also for its irony.

            For years, the comedian accused Trump and his supporters of denying the 2020 election results. But now, after Trump decisively defeated Kamala Harris in 2024, it’s O’Donnell herself who appears to be indulging in election denial — something she once vehemently opposed.

            Political commentators online were quick to note the reversal. “Rosie O’Donnell is now the election denier,” one user wrote. “She’s become the very thing she once mocked.”

            This isn’t the first time O’Donnell has claimed election interference without evidence. In a widely criticized outburst last month, she claimed that Trump had repeatedly “admitted” the elections were rigged and expressed disbelief that “no one does anything about it.”

            Observers were quick to point out that Trump was referring to the 2020 election — not the one he just won. The confusion further fueled criticism that O’Donnell’s political commentary has become increasingly erratic and detached from facts.

            Since Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, O’Donnell has been a loud opponent of his second-term agenda. She recently claimed that the GOP’s signature tax reform and spending bill — dubbed the “Big, Beautiful Bill” by Trump — would lead to mass suffering.

            “Millions of people are going to go hungry. Millions of people are going to die,” O’Donnell said during a recent video tirade, offering no evidence for the dramatic claim.

            Musk, who acquired X (formerly Twitter) and has become a polarizing public figure in politics, has not been linked to any election irregularities. Federal and state election officials have found no credible evidence of statistically significant fraud favoring Trump in the 2024 election.

            Adding to the controversy surrounding her public image, O’Donnell also recently appeared in HBO’s Sex and the City reboot, And Just Like That…, where she played a lesbian nun who has a one-night stand with Miranda Hobbes, portrayed by Cynthia Nixon. The storyline was widely condemned by Catholic groups and religious leaders, who labeled it sacrilegious, offensive, and “deliberately provocative.”

            Rubio Cracks Up At Trump’s Reaction To NATO leader Calling President ‘Daddy’

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              Secretary of State Marco Rubio couldn’t keep it together when Donald Trump gave his reaction to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte calling the commander in chief “daddy” earlier Wednesday. 

              During their bilateral meeting in The Hague, Netherlands, Trump discussed the U.S.’ role in brokering a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, saying both countries were like “two kids in a school yard” who “fight like hell” for a short time before “it’s easier to stop them.” 

              Rutte interjected, “Then daddy has to sometimes use strong language.” 

              Trump had used profanity in front of reporters outside the White House before boarding Marine One on Tuesday, saying about Israel and Iran that they “have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f— they’re doing. ” 

              At a subsequent press conference Wednesday, Rubio broke into hysterics when a reporter from Sky News asked Trump about the remark. 

              The reporter reminded Trump that Rutte, “who is your friend.… He called you daddy.” 

              “Do you regard your NATO allies as kind of children?” the reporter asked. 

              Trump responded lightheartedly, and Rubio could be seen standing next to him starting to smile and laugh. “No, he likes me. I think he likes me. If he doesn’t, I’ll let you know. I’ll come back, and I’ll hit him hard. Okay?” Trump said jokingly. 

              “He did. He did it. Very affectionate,” Trump added of Rutte. “‘Daddy, You’re my daddy.'” 

              Watch:

              NATO leaders on Wednesday committed that the member states would contribute 5% of GDP annually to defense and security obligations by 2035. 

              “You’re obviously appreciative of that,” the reporter said. “But do you hope that actually they’re going to be able to defend themselves, defend Europe on their own?” 

              “I think they’ll need help a little bit at the beginning, and I think they’ll be able to,” Trump said. “I think they’re going to remember this day and this is a big day for NATO. You know, this was a very big day.” 

              “It’s been sort of an amazing day for a lot of reasons, but also for that,” Trump added, referencing how the greater contributions were decades in the making. Trump claimed it was not possible until he came along. 

              GOP Senator Guarantees Trump ‘Is Going To Win The Nobel Peace Prize’

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              Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem testifies before the Senate Appropriation Committee Homeland Security Subcommittee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., May 8, 2025. (DHS photo by Mikaela McGee)

              A Republican Senator says President Trump deserves to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in de-escalating the conflict between Israel and Iran.

              Appearing on Hannity Monday night, Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) guaranteed that the Nobel is going to Trump following his announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Iran.

              “President Trump is going to win the Nobel Peace Prize, no doubt!” Britt said. “You look at what he’s done with the Congo and Rwanda. You look where he is with Pakistan and India and what he has done there. And then you look at this — what everyone talked about but no one thought was possible. He has brought peace to a region that needed stability. He has shown what America first policy actually is.”

              Earlier in the show, Britt’s GOP colleague, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) likewise praised Trump — but also allowed for the possibility that the agreement could collapse.

              “If the ceasefire is genuine and will lead to peace, it is a major league accomplishment,” Graham said. “If the ceasefire is used to rearm and regroup by Iran, we’ve gone backwards.”

              Britt, though, saw no need to hedge.

              “We need a president who is unafraid to act and that stands firmly with the American citizens,” Britt said. “That’s what we saw today. And look, Democrats don’t know what to say. I mean, their silence has never been louder, if you know what I mean. And I think it’s because President Trump just keeps winning! And they don’t what to do.”

              Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) wrote to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, declaring Trump had an “extraordinary and historic role” in having ended “the armed conflict between Israel and Iran and preventing the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism from obtaining the most lethal weapon on the planet.”

              “President Trump’s influence was instrumental in forging a swift agreement that many believed to be impossible. President Trump also took bold, decisive actions to halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions and ensure that the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism remains incapable of acquiring a nuclear weapon,” Carter wrote in his letter.

              He said Trump’s leadership through the crisis “exemplifies the very ideals that the Nobel Peace Prize seeks to recognize: the pursuit of peace, the prevention of war, and the advancement of international harmony. In a region plagued by historical animosity and political volatility, such a breakthrough demands both courage and clarity.”

              According to the Nobel Prize website, there have been 338 candidates nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize so far.

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              Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on Monday night, dubbing the conflict a “12-day war.”

              A senior Israeli official told Fox News on Tuesday that Iran had launched two missiles toward Israel following the announcement of the ceasefire, “and we believe they are trying to fire more in the next couple of hours.”

              “Unfortunately, the Iranians have decided to continue to fire toward Israel,” the official said to Fox News Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst after Trump unveiled the deal Monday.

              “Now we will have to retaliate, this will happen of course,” the official added. “It could end within several hours, but they [the Iranians] need to make a decision.” 

              The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that the Israel Defense Forces carried out a small airstrike on Iranian radar equipment before backing down from further attacks. 

              “At 7:06 a.m., Iran launched one missile toward Israeli territory, and at 10:25 a.m., two more missiles. The missiles were intercepted or landed in open areas without causing casualties or damage,” the office said. “In response to Iran’s violations, the Israeli Air Force destroyed a radar array near Tehran. Following President Trump’s conversation with Prime Minister Netanyahu, Israel refrained from further strikes.” 

              “In the call, President Trump expressed his deep appreciation for Israel — which achieved all the objectives of the war. He also expressed his confidence in the stability of the ceasefire,” the office added. 

              Pakistan To Nominate Trump For Nobel Prize

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              A huge honor…

              The government of Pakistan said Friday it would nominate President Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize while lauding his contributions to global peace.

              Last month, the Trump administration intervened in a brief conflict between India and Pakistan after the former struck the latter in what it described as retaliatory strikes, killing dozens. 

              “At a moment of heightened regional turbulence, President Trump demonstrated great strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship through robust diplomatic engagement with both Islamabad and New Delhi which de-escalated a rapidly deteriorating situation, ultimately securing a ceasefire and averting a broader conflict between the two nuclear states that would have had catastrophic consequences for millions of people in the region and beyond,” the government of Pakistan wrote in a Friday statement on the social media platform X. 

              After Pakistan announced the nomination, Trump shared a grim outlook on his chances of obtaining recognition from an international award for conflict intervention hours after securing a treaty between Rwanda and the Congo.

              “No, I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do, including Russia/Ukraine, and Israel/Iran, whatever those outcomes may be, but the people know, and that’s all that matters to me!” Trump wrote in a Friday Truth Social post. 

              Former President Obama is the last sitting president to receive a Nobel Peace Prize for international diplomacy in 2009, eight months into his first term. 

              “President Trump’s leadership during the 2025 Pakistan India crisis manifestly showcases the continuation of his legacy of pragmatic diplomacy and effective peace-building,” the government wrote.

              “Pakistan remains hopeful that his earnest efforts will continue to contribute towards regional and global stability, particularly in the context of ongoing crises in the Middle East, including the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Gaza and the deteriorating escalation involving Iran,” they added. 

              In May, missiles from India killed 31 people and injured 57 in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and the country’s Punjab province, according to the Pakistani military. 

              Amid the turmoil, Trump told foreign partners, “If I can do anything to help, I will be there,” while Vice President Vance said the conflict was “none of our business” as threats of war between the two nuclear powers crescendoed.

              Days later, Trump announced that India and Pakistan agreed to a “full and immediate” ceasefire with the help of U.S. mediation.

              Pakistan’s government said his efforts were a sign of the leader’s commitment to stability and peace.

              Trump Organization Announces New ‘Trump Mobile’ Phone Service

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                The Trump Organization has announced its latest business venture…

                The Trump Organization announced Monday it is launching a new mobile phone business: Trump Mobile.

                Donald Trump Jr., the president’s oldest son, announced the new initiative along with his brother Eric Trump, on the 10th anniversary of their father’s first announcing he was running for president, from Trump Tower in New York City.

                Trump Jr. said the business group felt the mobile phone industry was another era in which there had been “lackluster performance” and in which there could be an opportunity to provide tech to an audience that is “underserved.”

                With Trump Mobile, Trump Jr. said “we’re going to be introducing an entire package of products.”

                He said at a press event that it would allow people to “get telemedicine on their phones for one flat monthly fee, roadside assistance for their cars,” and “unlimited texting for 100 countries around the world.”

                “We think we’re going to be giving something unique to the American people,” he said.

                A release regarding Trump Mobile said it would offer 5G service through all three major cellular carriers. Its flagship offering is also linked to the president: The 47 Plan.

                It gives consumers the offerings of Trump Mobile for $47.45 per month, a price point that remarks on Trump’s time as the nation’s 45th and 47th president.

                “Trump Mobile is going to change the game, we’re building on the movement to put America first, and we will deliver the highest levels of quality and service,” Trump Jr. said in a press statement. “Our company is based right here in the United States because we know it’s what our customers want and deserve.”

                The announcement also said the Trump Organization would be introducing a new “TI Phone” in August, describing it as a “sleek, gold smartphone engineered for performance and proudly designed and built in the United States for customers who expect the best from their mobile carrier.”ump Organization would be introducing a new “TI Phone” in August, describing it as a “sleek, gold smartphone engineered for performance and proudly designed and built in the United States for customers who expect the best from their mobile carrier.”