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Trump Makes Controversial Claims in July 4th Speech

Updated 2026-07-05 15:55 UTC 1 source Negative

President Trump made several controversial historical claims during his July 4th speech. He inaccurately attributed the founding of America to a group that did not build it, causing widespread criticism.

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Rolling Stone
"They built the empire. It's called the empire of liberty," the president said in a bizarre remembrance of the nation's founding
2026-07-05 15:45 UTC
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