Trump Kicks Off Yearlong Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, Touts Passage of Megabill in Iowa

The president’s speech comes hours after Congress passed the legislation, which spurred tense debates.

President Donald Trump speaks at the Iowa State Fairgrounds during the kick off of a yearlong buildup to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 3, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

DES MOINES, Iowa—President Donald Trump praised the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in a speech at the Iowa State Fairgrounds marking the start of a yearlong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

“There could be no better birthday present for America than the phenomenal victory we achieved just hours ago, when Congress passed the one big beautiful bill to make America great again,” Trump said on the eve of Independence Day.