President Trump made a Truth Social Post wishing a happy Independence Day, where, instead of blasting his political opponents in typical fashion, he focused on celebrating Independence Day and lining up for his historic Semiquincentennial address tonight.
Earlier this afternoon, the line outside the Great American State Fair stretched across the city as people waited to gain entry in over 100-degree heat!
Via Benny Johnson on X:
President Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks at the Lincoln Memorial during the “Salute to America Celebration” at 9:45 pm ET. After the rally, Trump is planning to shoot off 850,000 fireworks in what he previously described as “the LARGEST FIREWORKS SHOW IN HISTORY.”
“Despite the heat, which isn’t as bad as predicted, the crowds in D.C. are INCREDIBLE! The love of our Country has never been stronger!” he said in a statement just before 3 pm. “The Air Shows are at a level never seen before – What great pilots, what great equipment!!! See you all later!”
Trump further highlighted the Reflecting Pool, saying it “looks great, despite all it went through with the Vandal Thugs” and that it will be drained right after Fourth of July weekend.
“Happy Independence Day. Our Country is Stronger than EVER!!!” Trump said.
Full statement below:
Despite the heat, which isn’t as bad as predicted, the crowds in D.C. are INCREDIBLE! The love of our Country has never been stronger! The Air Shows are at a level never seen before – What great pilots, what great equipment!!! See you all later! Speaking at around 10:00 P.M. at The Lincoln Memorial. The Reflecting Pool looks great, despite all it went through with the Vandal Thugs. Will quickly drain and fix the damage done right after this big weekend. Happy Independence Day. Our Country is Stronger than EVER!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP
Throughout the day, various aircraft have performed over the crowds in the Capital.
Videos below:
LET’S GO! The Freedom 250 Air Show has OFFICIALLY kicked off here in DC, with NASA Administrator Jared @rookisaacman flying over in his PERSONAL F-5 fighter jets
Joining him were a NASA F-18 and F-15, which have been repainted as AMERICAN FLAGS
Absolute PATRIOTS over at… pic.twitter.com/CMbTGPk7x5
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) July 4, 2026
LET’S GO! The Freedom 250 Air Show has OFFICIALLY kicked off here in DC, with NASA Administrator Jared Now, the U.S. Coast Guard has joined in on the action here in DC, flying over the mall with their helos AND fixed wing aircraft
Coast Guardsmen don’t get NEARLY the credit they deserve.
True heroes who protect America’s borders every single day
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) July 4, 2026
Chinooks, Blackhawks, Apaches…
They flew around the Washington Monument and directly over the Nationals game in Navy Yard.
Baseball fans got a nice treat. pic.twitter.com/BhIU8nd4FA
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) July 4, 2026
WARNING: Incoming posts from leftists screaming “DC SOUNDS LIKE AN INVASION” as EIGHT US Army helos fly over 
The C-5 is so huge that it can carry TWO 70 ton tanks or over 1,000 ILLEGAL HAITIANS from Springfield, Ohio.
Also taking part in the flyover are the C-17, KC-135 Stratotanker, and KC-46… pic.twitter.com/LX7OpSxYdk
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) July 4, 2026
Despite the online whining, the majority of DC residents are LOVING this today. pic.twitter.com/SU5mCCl8f0
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) July 4, 2026
AWESOME! The President’s Executive Airlift Helos, (which are known as Marine One when he’s aboard), just did a SUPER low pass over DC, garnering cheers from the crowdsThe post JUST IN: Trump Says DC Crowds Ahead of Speech Tonight Are “INCREDIBLE” – “Happy Independence Day. Our Country is Stronger than EVER!!!” appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.