President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening inaugurated the United States’ 250th-anniversary celebrations with a campaign-style address in Washington that pivoted from national history to self-praise, drawing criticism for turning a unifying moment into a partisan spectacle.

Speaking at the Lincoln Memorial steps on the National Mall, Trump declared that “the United States are superior to every nation ever founded,” and used the platform to tout his signature policies, including the Iran deal, mass deportations, and a booming economy that defies conventional economic warnings. Multiple outlets noted the speech’s resemblance to a 2024-style MAGA rally rather than a statesmanlike reflection on two-and-a-half centuries of American history.

The event, branded “America 250,” was marred by last-minute cancellations from artists who cited political discomfort, forcing the White House to pivot to a ballroom venue and a Trump-led program. The Reflecting Pool area, a centerpiece of the Mall, was described as troubled by “vandalism,” according to a live ticker maintained by the *Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung*.

European broadsheets echoed the criticism. *Le Monde* wrote that Trump “exploited” the anniversary to “auto-celebrate,” framing American patriotism as synonymous with devotion to his person. *La Repubblica* called the celebration “a new act of division,” noting that what was intended as a unifying festival had become a MAGA event complete with patriotic anthems and choreographed dances.

Domestic coverage highlighted the economic paradox: despite economists’ warnings, growth has accelerated under Trump’s policies. The *NRC Handelsblad* reported that the president’s disregard for conventional advice has coincided with stronger-than-expected expansion, a juxtaposition that underscores the administration’s defiance of established economic orthodoxy.

Crowds gathered on the Mall ahead of the speech, with local outlets reporting a festive atmosphere punctuated by political chants. The event’s opening marks the formal start of a year-long series of commemorations leading to the July 4, 2027 bicentennial of independence.

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Donald Trump is de hoofdact op de 250e verjaardag van de VS

trouw · 9 days ago

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welt.de · 9 days ago

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corriere · 9 days ago

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nrc · 9 days ago

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orf.at · 9 days ago

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handelsblatt · 9 days ago

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faz · 9 days ago

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expansion · 9 days ago

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le monde · 9 days ago

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sueddeutsche · 9 days ago

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independent · 9 days ago

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die zeit · 9 days ago

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die zeit · 9 days ago

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independent · 9 days ago