Trump: 'America will never become a communist country'

President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence with a "Salute to America" event on the National Mall, despite initial delays caused by severe thunderstorms. Addressing a crowd estimated at 150,000 people, Trump declared, "America will never be a communist country."

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We don't want communists, we don't need them and America will never be a communist country.

Flanked by the First Lady Melania, Trump's speech, described as more of a rally, strongly defended the Second Amendment, which guarantees the right to bear arms. He invoked the nation's founding principles, stating that Americans have fought and sacrificed to extend constitutional rights to all citizens, regardless of race, religion, color, or creed. Trump emphasized national unity, proclaiming, "We are one people, one family with one flag."

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For 250 years, the United States of America has been the hope, the promise, the light and the glory among all the nations of the world and, with God's help, we can continue to be so or even do better.

Trump also referenced the Declaration of Independence's assertion that "we are all created in the image of one Almighty God," contrasting this with communist ideology. He thanked attendees for remaining after the weather-related disruptions, noting the impressive turnout. The President concluded by asserting that the United States, celebrating 250 years, remains a beacon of hope and glory, stronger, freer, richer, safer, and prouder than ever before.

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Tonight, our country is stronger, freer, richer, safer and prouder than ever before.