Trump warns American identity under ‘renewed attack’ as US turns 250

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Former US President Donald Trump warned of threats to American identity from domestic radicals and extremists during a speech at Mount Rushmore. He celebrated American exceptionalism on the eve of the nation’s 250th birthday while highlighting concerns about national unity.

US President Donald Trump lashed out on Friday at what he called a fresh threat against the country’s identity, taking aim at domestic “radicals and extremists” on the eve of America’s 250th birthday. In a speech dripping with patriotism, Trump lauded American exceptionalism and praised its past leaders, speaking at Mount Rushmore with its giant carved heads of four of his legendary predecessors. But he added at the foot of the iconic monument: “As we approach this magnificent anniversary, we...