Trump takes over national Fourth of July celebration, changing its location and inserting himself into the program
Fireworks are seen after a campaign rally by President Trump rally at Aaron Bessant Amphitheater in Panama City Beach, Fla., Wednesday. By Josh Dawsey , Josh Dawsey Reporter covering the White House Email Bio Follow Juliet Eilperin and Juliet Eilperin Reporter covering domestic policy and national affairs Email Bio Follow Peter Jamison Peter Jamison Reporter covering D.C.
The revised Independence Day celebration is the culmination of two years of attempts by Trump to create a major patriotic event centered on him and his supporters, including failed efforts to mount a military parade modeled on the Bastille Day celebration in France. The new event has become a top priority for new Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, who Trump tasked with the job three months ago, officials said.
An official in the administration of D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser said federal officials have informed the city government of potential changes to the July Fourth celebration, but that the logistics and cost of the altered format had not been finalized. Then this past February, Trump announced on Twitter that Americans should “HOLD THE DATE!” on July Fourth for a “Major fireworks display, entertainment and an address by your favorite President, me!”
National Park Service spokesman Mike Litterest said the agency typically has to close an area around the Reflecting Pool for about 10 days before the event, cutting off access to one of the Mall’s most popular sites.
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