President Donald Trump has told supporters at July 4 celebration that racial justice protests threaten foundations of US society.
Trump who railed against “angry mobs” warned thousands of supporters at Mount Rushmore that protesters that tried to tear down statues of Confederate leaders and other historical figures were trying to erase the country’s history.
The speech and fireworks on the eve of the US Independence Day came against the backdrop of a pandemic that has killed more than 125,000 people across the country.
The event drew 7,500 people, packed tightly into an amphitheatre. Many did not wear masks, defying the advice of public health officials who have urged people to avoid large gatherings to slow the spread of COVID-19.
