President Donald Trump addressed a crowd of about 3,000 at the dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, on July 1, 2024, praising the former president’s legacy while also commenting on current issues. During the remarks he claimed that algae had been introduced into the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall after recent repairs, questioning who was responsible for the alleged addition. He also criticized a Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship, labeled Democratic policies as communist, and reiterated his administration’s support for the library, noting a $750,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The event, which featured local and national officials, marked the library’s scheduled public opening on July 4.