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Washington: Trump touts disputed Iran military claims

PUBLISHED Jul 5, 2026, 12:13 PM ET

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In Washington, D.C., on July 5, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a delayed "Salute to America" keynote on the National Mall as part of the United States' 250th independence anniversary celebrations. The event was postponed several hours due to severe thunderstorms and lightning, forcing a temporary evacuation before crowds returned. Trump praised attendees’ persistence and devoted a substantial segment of his speech to honoring U.S. military veterans, including World War II centenarians and a pioneering Black Special Forces officer from the Vietnam era. He also made sweeping, unverified claims about U.S. military actions against Venezuela and Iran, asserting their militaries had been effectively destroyed.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Civil War era William Carney honored
Vietnam War era Black officer recognized
World War II centenarian veterans introduced onstage
Earlier this week Freedom 250 events begin
Sunday evening speech delayed by thunderstorms
Sunday evening National Mall briefly evacuated
After storm crowds return to venue
During speech Trump touts Iran, Venezuela claims

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