The US is turning 250 – and Trump is making it all about him

The United States is marking its two hundred fiftieth anniversary. According to The Conversation, former President Trump has made the occasion largely about himself. While American presidents have historically embraced patriotism during times of national stress, Trump's approach is distinguished by its focus on personal prominence—a distinctive departure from how previous leaders have typically handled such major national milestones.

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