US President Donald Trump delivered a speech at Mount Rushmore on the eve of Independence Day, commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence.He praised the nation's founding principles and condemned what he described as a 'communist menace' posed by progressive Democrats.

Trump argued that the Democratic Party's progressive policies, including social welfare programs and climate initiatives, represent a threat to American values and economic success.

He linked this criticism to broader concerns about immigration, warning that 'newcomers' to the US who embrace 'ideas totally opposed to our way of life' must be expelled.

The speech comes amid heightened political tensions, with Republicans fearing losses in the upcoming midterm elections due to Democratic gains in key states.Trump's rhetoric reflects a strategic effort to mobilize his base by framing progressive policies as communist and foreign threats.

The address also highlighted the political stakes of the 2026 midterms, with Trump vowing to 'vanquish communism' and secure Republican dominance.

The speech underscores the ongoing ideological battles within US politics, as well as the role of historical narratives in shaping contemporary political discourse.