"And there will be no mail-in ballots, except for illness, disability, military deployment or travel, and you won't have cheating on the elections anymore.
It's very simple," added Donald Trump, U. S.
President.
Trump also showcased a historical artifact from 1777 to emphasize the endurance of American independence from its founding through the current milestone.
"Dating back to 1777, it bears the 13 stars and 13 stripes of the 13 states that declared Independence on the Fourth of July," said Donald Trump, U.
S. President.
The president acknowledged the severe weather disruptions but praised the resilience of the crowd that remained at the National Mall.
"I feel so badly about some people, they left it, they couldn't get back, but you're very special people, and we have a very special country," said Donald Trump, U.
S. President.
Trump concluded by framing the evening as a historic milestone for the country.
"Here on our National Mall we are celebrating freedom's triumph over tyranny, liberty's conquest over oppression, and the enduring victory of the American spirit from the July 4, 1776 to July 4, 2026," said Donald Trump, U.
S. President.
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Former President Joe Biden released a statement focusing on the ongoing national effort required to achieve the ideals outlined in the nation's founding documents.
"We chose that path 250 years ago but that's where the work began, not where it ended," said Joe Biden, Former U.
S. President.
