WorldPublished: 3 July 2026 at 07:37

Trump hijacks America at 250 celebrations – podcast

This weekend marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, but Donald Trump is making the celebration all about himself, according to a podcast.

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this weekend, a podcast discussion reveals that former President Donald Trump is using the occasion to draw attention to himself. In a conversation on The Guardian, journalist Jonathan Freedland speaks with Yoni Appelbaum of The Atlantic about why many Americans are feeling less patriotic these days. The podcast explores how Trump's actions are shaping public sentiment during this significant national milestone.

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