I, Too, Declare My Independence from Sanity, Reality, and My Last Remaining Brain Cells

To celebrate America’s 250th, Trump called communism a “cancer”; said he “wasn’t treated that well” under the whole “equal justice under the law” thing we got going; and plugged his dreams of requiring voter ID at the polls.

By Danielle Han  |  July 6, 2026 | 1:15pm
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I, Too, Declare My Independence from Sanity, Reality, and My Last Remaining Brain Cells

The long-dreaded Freedom 250 slash 1976 Bicentennial slash Giant American Eyesore finally took place over the weekend and, as you can imagine, no embarrassment was spared for the nation’s big day. 

Trump’s party on the National Mall was pockmarked with sparse crowds and failing stages. Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum defended white nationalists that marched into the capital, claiming their animus was evidence of “free speech.” D.C. residents experienced the worst air quality in the world. And to top it all off, we ended the day with a presidential address in which Trump called communism a “cancer, you got to cut it out”; said he “wasn’t treated that well” under the whole “equal justice under the law” thing we got going for us; and shamelessly plugged his dreams of requiring voter ID at the polls. Because how better to celebrate the 4th of July than declaring independence from sanity, reality, and all our remaining brain cells!!?

Trump’s speech was originally scheduled for 9:45 p.m., but amid extreme heat, weather, and incoming thunderstorm clouds, thousands had to be evacuated out the National Mall a little after 7 p.m.

“Storms bring luck to whatever the occasion,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “They also make events a little bit more exciting! We will wait it out, I don’t care if it’s 2:00 O’Clock in the morning, or in one hour from now. Looks like it is going to pass, they always do. I will be there no matter what, but the ‘what’ usually turns out to be a good thing. It’s Saturday night, LETS HAVE SOME FUN.” Jeez. I’d expect it from a tipsy friend who doesn’t want to end the night early, but the president…?

About an hour later, he posted, “I’M HERE!!!” He appeared on a stage around 11:45 p.m., speaking to a crowd he’s since claimed was made up of “422,000” and “150,000,” on two separate occasions.  (Both of these numbers are likely exaggerated.)

Speaking to Fox News’ Bret Baier about his insistence on delivering a speech, Trump reportedly said, “Those veterans had to go through bad weather on D-Day. I’m going through bad weather. No matter what happens, I’m delivering this speech.” Same guy who dodged the military draft five times, BTW.

 

Trump’s speech was also rife with delusions, during which he dabbled in some Red Scare rhetoric and pointed at some fictional communist threats. (“Communism” and “communists” were used 11 times total during Trump’s speech.) 

Alas, apparently “communism” is MAGA’s new favorite obsession, and its latest fearmongering term targeted at the political momentum of Democratic socialists—many of whom have been ruffling the feathers of establishment Republicans and Dems alike. “America will never be a communist country,” Trump said. “Won’t happen. Communism is a loser, and it always will be.” Hm. I know who’s actually a loser, and always will be…

Trump really thinks he’s cooking by running against “communism” and saying it over and over during his speeches

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— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) July 5, 2026 at 4:41 AM

 

Before ending his speech, Trump also pushed for his stupid “SAVE America Act,” aka a voter suppression tactic that would require Americans to provide proof of citizenship, like a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote.

“All voters must provide a little thing called proof of citizenship, and there will be no mail-in ballots, except for illness, disability, military deployment or travel, and you won’t have cheating on the elections anymore,” he said. “It’s very simple.”

Also simple is the fact that Trump himself voted by mail, the GOP still doesn’t have the votes it needs to pass the bill, and that the president once claimed the legislation would “guarantee the midterms.” 

Alas, it looks like we’re stuck with the forever-embarrassing legacy of celebrating America’s 250th under the very regime-like governance we apparently once declared independence from. Yay for us!

 
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