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VICTORY: Trump RESTORES Mount Rushmore July 4th Fireworks After SIX YEARS of Biden-Era Darkness

Gary FranchiMarch 11, 2026106 views
VICTORY: Trump RESTORES Mount Rushmore July 4th Fireworks After SIX YEARS of Biden-Era Darkness
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Patriots, the fireworks are finally coming back to Mount Rushmore! After six years of Biden-era darkness and leftist environmental fear-mongering, President Trump has restored one of America's most iconic Independence Day celebrations just three weeks into his second term.

The National Park Service announced that fireworks will return to Mount Rushmore on July 3, 2026, marking the first such display at the monument since 2020. This victory comes as our nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American Independence – and what better way to honor our founding than with explosions of patriotic pride beneath the carved faces of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln?

Let's be crystal clear about what happened here: this wasn't some bureaucratic scheduling issue. This was pure political warfare against American tradition. The Biden regime and their environmental extremist allies spent years blocking this celebration, citing manufactured concerns about fire danger and "environmental impact." Meanwhile, these same people had no problem with BLM riots burning down entire city blocks.

Trump Delivers on Day One Promises

This restoration perfectly embodies everything President Trump promised during his campaign – putting America First, restoring our traditions, and telling the woke mob exactly where they can stick their anti-American agenda. While Biden cowered to radical environmentalists, Trump stands with the millions of Americans who believe our nation's birthday deserves to be celebrated with the full glory and majesty it commands.

The timing couldn't be more perfect. As we approach our nation's semiquincentennial – that's 250 years for those educated in public schools – Americans are hungry for authentic patriotism, not the sanitized, apologetic version the left tried to force-feed us for four years.

This is what winning looks like, folks. This is what happens when you elect a president who actually loves America instead of apologizing for it. Mount Rushmore will once again light up the South Dakota sky in celebration of the greatest nation on Earth.

How does it feel, patriots, to finally have a president who fights for American traditions instead of surrendering to the radical left?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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HistoryBuff1776Verifiedjust now
Does anyone know what the official reason was for cancelling these in the first place? Was it really just environmental concerns or was there more political motivation behind it?
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MountainStateResidentVerifiedjust now
They claimed it was about fire safety and environmental impact, but plenty of us suspected it was really about appeasing the woke crowd who hate Mount Rushmore.
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LibertarianMikeVerifiedjust now
Finally some good news! These monuments belong to all Americans and we should be celebrating them, not treating them like sources of shame.
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PatriotMom2024Verifiedjust now
FINALLY! This is exactly why we voted for Trump - to restore our American traditions and celebrate our heritage instead of hiding from it.
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FreedomRingsVerifiedjust now
Couldn't agree more! It's about time we stopped apologizing for being proud Americans.
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ProudGrandpaVerifiedjust now
Thank God we have a president who actually loves America again. Can't wait to plan a family trip out there this summer!
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ConservativeNanaVerifiedjust now
This made me tear up with joy! My grandchildren will finally get to experience the magic of fireworks at Mount Rushmore like I did as a child.
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RealAmericanFirstVerifiedjust now
Trump delivers again! Day one and he's already undoing Biden's anti-American policies.
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SouthDakotaLocalVerifiedjust now
As someone who lives here, you have no idea how much the local economy suffered without those July 4th celebrations. Hotels, restaurants, gift shops - everyone felt it. This will bring back jobs and tourism!
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SmallBizOwnerVerifiedjust now
Same thing happened in our tourist town when they cancelled our Memorial Day parade. These celebrations matter for local businesses!
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VeteranDadVerifiedjust now
Six years of darkness is right. What message does it send to our kids when we can't even celebrate our founding fathers on Independence Day?