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Trump defies storms to deliver late-night 'America 250' speech

Weather-delayed, late-night address highlighted American exceptionalism and warned of threats from democratic socialism and communism as the nation marked 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.

Published Jul 5, 2026, 12:15 AM EDT | WFMZZ

President Donald Trump delivered a weather-delayed, late-night 'America 250' speech Saturday despite severe storms. He highlighted American exceptionalism and warned about the growing threat of democratic socialism and communism as the country marked 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.