President Donald J. Trump delivered remarks to the nation on America's 250th birthday, the U.S. Department of Defense reported. The celebration, called "Salute to America," was held at the National Mall in Washington.
Earlier in the day, Vice President JD Vance also spoke publicly, according to the Department of Defense. Vance made those remarks in New York City, before Trump addressed the country at the National Mall event.
The Department of Defense reported that the occasion commemorated 250 years of American independence. The "Salute to America" gathering brought both the president and vice president into public view on the anniversary, with Trump speaking at the National Mall and Vance appearing earlier in New York City.