Trump: 'Communism is lost' - Messages from the US President's July 4th speech

President Donald Trump addressed a crowd in Washington D.C. to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, despite initial delays caused by severe weather. The celebration, held at the National Mall, commenced late due to a storm, but Trump assured attendees he would speak regardless of the conditions. The crowd responded with cheers.

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I want to thank everyone for doing the right thing. They saw the lightning and I said (...) if I have to speak in front of one person at 4 AM, I will be here. There is no way they can stop us.

The event culminated in a significant fireworks display, with nearly 850,000 pyrotechnics illuminating the capital's sky. Trump's speech emphasized the "triumph of freedom over tyranny" and traced the enduring spirit of America from 1776 to 2026. He also presented an early American flag, dating back to 1777, highlighting its 13 stars and stripes representing the original colonies.

A recurring theme in Trump's address was his criticism of communism, which he declared is "lost and will always be lost." He asserted that American warriors did not fight against communism globally only for it to emerge in the United States. This anti-leftist rhetoric intensifies as the November mid-term elections approach, with Republicans reportedly concerned about the president's approval ratings impacting their control of Congress.

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Here on the National Mall we celebrate the triumph of freedom over tyranny, the victory of liberty over oppression, and the enduring victory of the American spirit from July 4, 1776, to July 4, 2026.

The political context also includes recent primary election results where four progressive candidates, including three from the left wing of the Democratic Party, secured victories in New York and Colorado.

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Communism is lost and will always be lost. Our warriors did not fight against communism on battlefields around the world just so this threat could appear here in America.