July 4th was a true study in contrasts.
You had Americans celebrating the holiday across the country.
President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and saluted the military in an amazing event on the South Lawn at the White House. It was quite something, and it looked to me like the First Lady was visibly moved.
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LIVE AT THE WHITE HOUSE: A B-2 Bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base is escorted by two F-35 fighters for a special flyover — in honor of those who participated in Operation Midnight Hammer — as the Star-Spangled Banner is played.
GOD BLESS AMERICA! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/DzsYvVXNJP
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 4, 2025
If you think about what the president and Melania have been through–to be able to stand there together and hold such an event–it’s easy to see why she might be so affected.
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