Former President Donald Trump is proposing the “most spectacular birthday party” to celebrate 250 years of American independence if he retakes the Oval Office. 
In a video released on May 31, he outlines his plans for a year-long celebration to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, on July 4th, 2026—a day he hopes will be in the second year of his second term. 
Trump envisions Salute to America 250 as a combination of a commemoration, festivities, an expression of gratitude, and a tourist and visitors’ project. 
“Three years from now, the United States will celebrate the biggest and most important milestone in our country’s history,” said Trump as he began the video which was 3 minutes and 18 seconds long. “What a great country. And we have to keep it that way….