'A Cold War throwback': John Barron on Trump's 4th of July address | ABC NEWS
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US President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of American independence with a Fourth of July address in Washington, DC, after weather-related delays forced the temporary evacuation of the National Mall. Planet America's John Barron breaks down the key moments, including tributes to veterans, asides about the Iran war and repeated references to communism, sparking debate over whether the address was a national celebration or a political rally. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-05/july-4-celebrations-across-us-donald-trump-speaks/106881714 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia
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