How Trump politicized America's 250th birthday

President Trump has introduced a partisan tone to the celebrations of America's 250th anniversary, specifically during the Great American State Fair at the National Mall. As part of these milestone events, the State Department displayed a new limited edition US passport design featuring a photo of President Donald Trump. While these commemorations are intended to unite Americans, the current approach has injected political division into the festivities held in Washington, DC, on June 27, 2026.