
The president focused attention on a sprawling, opaquely funded July 4 celebration that began to eclipse the official semiquincentennial commemoration, drawing scrutiny over funding and management. Within that context, Trump held a rally on the National Mall that he said drew about 45,000 people, reinforcing how the privately run celebration centered his presence while leaving questions about transparency and operational competence unresolved.
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