Trump uses Mount Rushmore speech to allege ‘mortal threat’ from communism
Donald Trump returns to Mount Rushmore for Fourth of July fireworks before heading to the Salute to America event on the National Mall Saturday.
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9 sourcesTrump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech
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11 sourcesTrump uses Mount Rushmore speech to allege ‘mortal threat’ from communism
Trump speech at Mount Rushmore: Making it clear 'who's in and who's out', expert says
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13 sourcesTrump uses Mount Rushmore speech to allege ‘mortal threat’ from communism
Trump Declares Communism America’s Greatest Threat During America 250 Kickoff at Mount Rushmore…
Trump hails U.S. exceptionalism, veers into darkly political speech at Mount Rushmore
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3 articlesTrump launches America’s 250th birthday celebrations with partisan attack
Trump praises army, rails against communism in US 250th anniversary speech
Ushering in America 250, Trump hails US exceptionalism before evoking Red Scare
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3 developments- Jul 3Only right-leaning coverage:Trump kicks off Fourth of July weekend with symbolic salute to America’s legacy
- Jul 3Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250
- Jul 3Trump at Mount Rushmore warns of Communist ‘enemy’ in ‘optimistic’ speech celebrating America's birthday
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Quiet for 106 daysLast development · Jul 3 — Trump at Mount Rushmore warns of Communist ‘enemy’ in ‘optimistic’ speech celebrating America's birthday