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US Independence Eve: Trump Decries 'Communist Threat,' Defends 'Endangered' American Identity

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Donald Trump spoke at Mount Rushmore, denouncing a "resurgence of the communist threat" in the U.S.
  • He framed the American identity as under "new assault" from "radicals and extremists."
  • Trump's rhetoric comes ahead of crucial midterm elections in November.

Speaking at the iconic Mount Rushmore the evening before the U.S. Independence Day holiday, Donald Trump declared that the American identity is facing a "new assault" from "radicals and extremists." In a patriotic address, he lauded the American "miracle" and paid tribute to four past presidents whose granite visages overlook the site: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.

Trump warned of a "resurgence of the communist threat on our soil." This rhetoric intensifies as the crucial midterm elections in November approach, following a series of victories for candidates on the left wing of the Democratic Party in primary contests. Republicans are concerned that the current president's unpopularity could cost them control of Congress.

a resurgence of the communist threat on our soil

— Donald TrumpDescribing perceived threats to American identity during a speech at Mount Rushmore.

For the Independence Day celebrations on Saturday, Trump promised a "really long speech" despite the heat, accompanied by military flyovers and brass bands performing patriotic music and his "playlist."

new offensive

— Donald TrumpDescribing the perceived assault on American identity.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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