Donald Trump addresses 250th anniversary events and discusses foreign policy

On Friday night, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke at Mount Rushmore as part of the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the United States. During his speech, Trump emphasized American military superiority, condemned communism, and criticized the political left in the U.S. He made unverified claims that Iran is seeking a compromise with the U.S. and stated that Washington allowed a one-week period for the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Trump also claimed success regarding U.S. influence over Venezuela and Iran. Separately, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he held a phone call with President Trump. The two leaders agreed to meet in the United States in the near future. The specific location and date for the Netanyahu-Trump meeting remain unconfirmed. The presidential speech focused on themes of national identity, the English language, and ideological conflicts.