US President Donald Trump concluded the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the United States with a speech in Washington. He invoked the USA as a God-given nation of victory and emphasized the claim to lead the world. In his address, Trump sharply criticized the Democrats by linking them to communism and called for mandatory deportation at elections as well as the "Save America Act." Despite massive weather issues that forced a two-hour evacuation of visitors due to storm warnings, the event took place. The highlight was a historic fireworks display featuring 850,000 effects. The celebrations were characterized by political tension, as several artists canceled due to the political atmosphere. Despite the rhetorical strength of the speech, Trump remains under pressure due to declining popularity ratings and domestic political tensions.