President Trump delivered a patriotic speech at Mount Rushmore, framing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States as a moment of reckoning. He warned of a “renewed attack” on American identity, blaming “radicals and extremists” and alleging a resurgence of communism within the country. Trump lauded American exceptionalism and its historical leaders, asserting an “undeniable attempt” to diminish the American spirit and alienate citizens from their history. The president’s rhetoric, though less overtly anti-immigrant than previous speeches, signaled a clear message of nationalistic loyalty. His choice of venue, Mount Rushmore, was interpreted as symbolic of his self-perception as a great leader, with supporters even proposing his image be added to the monument. This speech continues a recent trend of Trump framing the rise of the left as a significant threat, particularly leading up to the midterm elections.