Independence Day
Mamdani and Trump offer contrasting Fourth of July visions
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a speech on July 3 highlighting America's unfinished promise and immigrant contributions. President Donald Trump followed with a July 4 address on the National Mall that emphasized national victories and criticized political opponents. The two speeches presented sharply different views of the country during its 250th anniversary.
President Donald Trump delivered a speech at Mount Rushmore National Memorial on Friday that highlighted American exceptionalism before shifting to warnings about Communism.
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Bitcoin continued trading over the July 4 holiday while major U.S. equity markets remained shut. The contrast highlighted the cryptocurrency's 24/7 availability compared with traditional finance channels.