- At his Fourth of July speech on the National Mall, Trump said he “wasn’t treated that well” — a reference to his legal battles and his conviction, which he’s appealing while calling himself innocent.
- He joked about being in a “third term” while touting military actions (mentioning Venezuela and Iran) and used the address to promote priorities like the SAVE America Act and criticize democratic socialists.
- The “Salute to America” event saw a severe thunderstorm warning and brief evacuation of the fair, but crowds returned for Trump’s remarks and the fireworks.
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