Trump to mark US 250th anniversary at Mount Rushmore

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Washington DC: US President Donald Trump will travel to Mount Rushmore for a July 3 fireworks display, marking a significant event in the United States' 250th anniversary celebration. 

The President is scheduled to headline the festivities beneath the carved granite faces of four former presidents in South Dakota.

Organisers confirmed the event will feature military bands, flyovers, and tributes to the armed forces, culminating in a speech by the Republican leader. This marks the first fireworks display at the site since 2020, when Trump attended during his first term.

This visit underscores Trump's growing influence on the 250th-anniversary program, which he has shaped around his personal affinity for political theater and patriotism.

The president has previously mused about adding his own likeness to the monument, which symbolizes his long-standing fascination with presidential history.

However, the location remains contested territory. Indigenous groups have protested against the use of fireworks at the site, while the National Park Service has cited tribal, wildfire, and environmental concerns regarding the spectacle.