President Donald Trump, speaking at Mount Rushmore on the eve of Independence Day, addressed the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran during the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. He claimed Tehran is eager for a settlement and referenced the state funeral for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, saying Washington allowed a week-long pause for the ceremony as a gesture of goodwill. The speech also focused on attacking democratic socialists, whom Trump called the greatest domestic threat since the founding, and warning of a "communist menace." The remarks come as voters face inflation and high energy prices tied to the conflict, and as progressive primary victories have recently occurred in several states.