The White House is reporting that the nation celebrated its 250th birthday with events including President Donald J Trump's addresses at Mount Rushmore and the National Mall, culminating in the largest fireworks display in American history. It said President Trump declared "Our Destiny Is Written By God!" during the July 4th address, following remarks at Mount Rushmore days earlier.
The White House said President Trump officially launched "Trump Accounts," which are investment accounts for every American child, during an Opening Bell ceremony from the Oval Office. It described these as tax-advantaged accounts backed by the U.S. Treasury, designed to give every American child a stake in the country's future.
At the NATO Summit in Ankara, Türkiye, President Trump secured a commitment from every NATO ally to pledge 5% of their GDP on defense by 2035. The White House noted this commitment is more than double the previous 2% standard and represents the most ambitious defense pledge in the alliance's history.
Economically, the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 53,000 for the first time ever, closing at a record high. The White House also reported $6.9 billion in new American investments, including Toyota moving Tacoma pickup truck production from Mexico to its San Antonio, Texas, plant, and commitments from Micron and GM.
In law enforcement news, Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted a nationwide holiday blitz, arresting illegal immigrant murderers, pedophiles, and gang members. The White House said Attorney General Blanche announced charges against eight Tren de Aragua terrorists in connection with kidnappings and executions in Texas and Illinois. It also highlighted the deportation of a convicted child rapist previously pardoned by Minnesota Democrats.
Finally, the nation is mourning the loss of Senator Lindsey Graham, who served for decades in the Air Force, House, and Senate. The White House said President Trump remembered him as "one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known" and a true American Patriot.