Red, white and Trump: How America’s 250th is drawing controversy
Trump’s actions, which include hosting a UFC fight on the White House lawn and efforts to put his face on a $250 bill, have raised accusations that he is politicizing events meant to celebrate the nation’s birth. Just this past week at a White House Cabinet meeting, Trump promoted bright red $55 hats sold by his family company in honor of the America 250 celebrations. And in a span of two days, performers were announced for a two-week-long National Mall event, and many quickly withdrew their participation, claiming they were misled about the political nature of it.
- ▪Trump’s actions, which include hosting a UFC fight on the White House lawn and efforts to put his face on a $250 bill, have raised accusations that he is politicizing events meant to celebrate the nation’s birth.
- ▪Just this past week at a White House Cabinet meeting, Trump promoted bright red $55 hats sold by his family company in honor of the America 250 celebrations.
- ▪And in a span of two days, performers were announced for a two-week-long National Mall event, and many quickly withdrew their participation, claiming they were misled about the political nature of it.
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Administration Red, white and Trump: How America’s 250th is drawing controversy Comments: by Mallory Wilson - 05/30/26 6:00 AM ET Comments: Link copied by Mallory Wilson - 05/30/26 6:00 AM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING President Trump is eagerly celebrating America’s 250th birthday in a big way, taking extraordinary steps to incorporate his brand and likeness into the revelry celebrations and courting controversy along the way. Trump’s actions, which include hosting a UFC fight on the White House lawn and efforts to put his face on a $250 bill, have raised accusations that he is politicizing events meant to celebrate the nation’s birth.
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