President Trump announced Monday that the administration has decided to hold another “Salute to America” next Fourth of July.
The Fourth of July celebration last week featured Army tanks, fireworks, a military flyover, and musical performances. The president also spoke to the crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial amid a heavy rain.
“I hope you all had a truly wonderful Independence Day weekend. In spite of the heavy rain, and it was really heavy, we had a remarkable ‘Salute to America’ on the National Mall. Incredible,” Trump began, while speaking at an environmental policy event.
“Standing on the steps of the great Lincoln Memorial and looking out on the crowds, these incredible, big, beautiful crowds braving the weather all the way, back to the Washington Monument. We celebrated freedom and all its magnificence while saluting our great military. It was something really special,” he said. “It was a wonderful day for all Americans, and based on its tremendous success, we’re just making the decision. I think we can say we’ve made the decision to do it again next year and maybe we can say for the foreseeable future.”
Many on the Left criticized the event, arguing that he was politicizing the holiday.
