President Trump and First Lady Melania attended the Freedom 250 Freedom Grand Prix at the National Mall on Sunday. “For over 100 years, American INDYCAR racing has set the pace for motor sports. With speeds topping over 200 miles per hour, the cars and drivers inspire awe and respect in all who watch this quintessentially American sport,” Trump said earlier this year in an executive order on celebrating 200 years of freedom. [snip] “This race, the first motor race ever to be held in our Nation’s capital near the National Mall, will showcase the majesty of our great city as drivers navigate a track around our iconic national monuments in celebration of America’s 250th birthday,” he said. WATCH: (Video from YouTube) President Trump said he ordered the Secretary of the Interior and the Transportation Secretary to “designate a route through Washington, D.C., that is suitable for conducting an INDYCAR street race and that will showcase the majesty of our capital city in celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.” [snip] The President and Melania watched as a bald eagle named “Lincoln” soared over the crowd during the singing of God Bless America as part of the pre-race ceremony. Lincoln, a trained bald eagle, soared over the crowd, swooped down and landed on its human handler. (*) Full article: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/08/bald-eagle-soars-crowd-during-singing-god-bless/ Post navigation How the use of artificial intelligence harms college students’ ability to learn Iran airs propaganda video tracking Barron Trump’s location, offering $10 million for assassination
