Full Trump speech at Mount Rushmore for America 250 praises 'American achievement' and culture

Trump, speaking at Mount Rushmore on the eve of America's 250th anniversary, celebrated American achievement and culture, calling the U.S. the oldest republic and freest people on earth. He honored founding fathers and past presidents, and warned of an attempt to change America's exceptional character. He claimed to have saved the Second Amendment for nearly six years, and asserted that speaking English is part of the nation's founding. He described communism as a mortal threat, greater than past wars or 9/11, and said loyalty to Marx and America are incompatible. He listed American inventions and achievements, and stated the country is doing better than ever, with $19.2 trillion pouring in. He concluded by affirming that American freedom still rings and the American dream lives.

Key takeaways

1. Communism is the greatest threat to America, surpassing World War I, World War II, Pearl Harbor, or 9/11.
2. Trump has saved the Second Amendment for almost six years during his presidency.
3. Speaking English is the language of America's founding and part of its identity.
4. The country is doing better than ever, with $19.2 trillion pouring into the United States.

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