On the eve of America’s 250th birthday, President Donald Trump spoke at Mount Rushmore, where he argued that the nation’s identity faces a renewed assault. Trump alleged that domestic “radicals and extremists” have, in recent years, worked to suppress national pride and separate citizens from their heritage—an attack he framed as part of a broader “communist menace.” The address comes during a heatwave affecting millions and amid deep political division, with Trump planning a massive campaign-style rally on the National Mall for Independence Day. His remarks echo recent warnings about the rise of the Democratic left ahead of November’s midterm elections, according to reports.