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Trump Launches America250 Commemoration at Iowa State Fairgrounds

Patriotic pageantry underscores Trump’s push to tout trade gains to farmers during the start of yearlong semiquincentennial festivities.

President Donald Trump talks with reporters before a flag pole is installed on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
A new flag pole on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, after touring a temporary migrant detention center informally known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in Ochopee, Florida, U.S., July 1, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
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Overview

  • President Trump arrived in Des Moines on July 3 to kick off America250 with an RSVP-only event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, featuring pre-programming at 5 p.m. Central and his keynote at 7:30 p.m.
  • Nonprofit America250 and the White House Task Force 250 are orchestrating the inaugural celebration, which includes Americana displays, musical performances and a fireworks finale.
  • U.S. Ambassador Monica Crowley says the festivities aim to bridge partisan divides by highlighting shared history and civic pride.
  • In his remarks, Trump plans to spotlight his administration’s trade achievements for farmers ahead of a Friday deadline for a sweeping tax and spending bill.
  • The Iowa launch sets in motion hundreds of state and local events leading to America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.