Trump Delivers Remarks at Mount Rushmore on July 3, 2026

President Donald Trump delivered remarks at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, South Dakota, on July 3, 2026. He praised the U.S. military and addressed foreign conflicts while warning of domestic ideological threats.

"We created the strongest and most powerful military. We won two world wars," Trump said. " Trump also said the U.S. " Addressing the conflict with Iran, Trump stated that Tehran is "dying to settle" and that Washington had granted "a week off for a funeral because we're nice," referring to the state funeral for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

A larger portion of the speech focused on domestic issues. "There is now a resurgence of the communist menace in our land, including from newcomers to our country who embrace ideas totally opposed to our way of life," Trump said. " Trump labeled the rise of democratic socialists the "greatest threat to our country since its founding," comparing the movement's potential impact to World War II and the September 11 attacks.

The address highlighted contrasting visions for the country's milestone anniversary.