US President Donald Trump on Saturday used the Salute to America celebration marking the United States' 250th Independence Day to project confidence in America's future, declaring the country "stronger, richer and prouder than ever before," while mixing patriotic tributes with attacks on communism, praise for the Constitution and assertions of renewed US global dominance.
Addressing thousands gathered on the National Mall after weather-related disruptions, Trump said the country remained a beacon for the world and would continue to lead globally.
