Trump Delivers 250th Anniversary Speech, Mixes Praise With Political Criticism

On 250^th Independence anniversary of United State, President Donald Trump calling it the “crowning achievement” of human history on Saturday.

In Washington, his speech postpone by storms that temporarily required gatherings to be evacuated from the National Mall.

In front of tens of thousands of people, Trump said the United States was “prouder than ever” under his leadership. He also praised American history and paid tribute to veterans of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

However, he also used parts of his speech to criticize political opponents, referring to them as “communists,” a theme he has repeated in recent weeks.

Trump said America’s military had fought against communism in the past and warned against what he described as its return in modern times.

He spoke for roughly 45 minutes, shorter than most of his regular addresses. Subsequently, a large fireworks display illuminated the National Mall, which Trump called one of the world’s biggest.

A large number of people be present the celebrations even in extreme weather, amid record-breaking heat of over 39°C in Washington. Officials warned millions in the eastern United States about extreme heat.

Storms also disturbed merriments in some cities, as well as New York, Philadelphia and Boston, where events were delayed or exiled.

Lots of supporters acclaimed the event and Trump’s speech, saying it made them proud of their country and its history.

Though, the celebrations also emphasized political splits in the US. In Washington, small groups assembled with contrasting slogans, reflecting constant pressures in American politics.

As the country marks 250 years since independence, public opinion remains divided. A recent poll showed many Americans feel the country is not fully living up to the ideals of its founding document.