Trump Launches Yearlong US 250th Anniversary Celebration in Iowa

President Donald Trump launched the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary with a rally and speech in Des Moines, Iowa, marking the start of a nationwide commemoration leading to July 4, 2026. At the event, he celebrated the recent passage of his signature One Big Beautiful Bill, which includes tax cuts and increased funding for ICE, while also proposing legislation to protect undocumented immigrants working in agriculture and hospitality. Trump highlighted his administration's recent achievements, including peace deals and a military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, framing these as victories that contribute to America's greatness. The celebration, organized by the America250 commission and supported by the Trump administration's Semiquincentennial Committee, aims to inspire patriotism and unity amid political divisions. Iowa Republican leaders praised the event as significant for the state, emphasizing the importance of national moments of unity. The White House is collaborating with educational institutions and government departments to ensure a comprehensive and grand commemoration of America's founding and enduring spirit.