President Donald Trump kicked off a weekend of celebrations for America's 250th birthday with a speech at Mount Rushmore. Ahead of the speech, Trump posted a video on social media depicting a gilded Mount Rushmore with his face chiseled into the national memorial.
Trump's speech focused on American exceptionalism and national identity, and he described communism as a 'mortal threat to American liberty.' He also warned of the rise of communism, despite the differences between communism and democratic socialism.
The Mount Rushmore festivities included performances by military bands and tributes to the Armed Services, culminating in a large fireworks display. Trump's visit to Mount Rushmore comes ahead of a big event in Washington, D.C., for the Fourth of July, where he is expected to deliver a long speech.
