President Donald Trump opened a 16-day celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary with a campaign-style rally.

Donald Trump opened America's 250th anniversary celebrations with a rally-style speech, politicising the national commemoration. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Donald Trump will address a National Mall rally opening America's 250th anniversary events. The spectacle gives him a high-profile stage as critics question politicisation and weak poll numbers.

The anniversary event has traditionally avoided partisan topics and emphasised unifying themes. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

President Donald Trump is formally kicking off celebrations for America's 250th anniversary by working to get the country excited again - about himself.