Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as one

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ The Japan Times (US) —

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The United States, marking its 250th anniversary, faces deep national division overshadowing the celebrations. President Trump's involvement in the official commemoration adds complexity, making it difficult for many Americans to separate politics from the patriotic pageantry.

With U.S. President Trump stamping his imprint on the official commemoration, many Americans are struggling with how to separate the politics from the pageantry.

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