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White House says 'no better addition' to Mount Rushmore than Trump

President Donald Trump kicked off a weekend of celebrations for America's 250th birthday with a speech at Mount Rushmore on Friday.

WATCH: Liberty Lights' celebrates America's 250th through lasers, lights, music and dance

The celebration at the Statue of Liberty was produced by Monumental Tour and Auditoire with a performance by Michael Canitrot in close partnership with the consulate general of France in New York.

WATCH: Brandi Carlile performs 'America the Beautiful' at the Statue of Liberty

The Grammy-winning artist performed as part of the 'Disney Celebrates America' event celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

WATCH: David Muir's rare access at highest point inside Statue of Liberty

Muir examined the history of this enduring hallmark to celebrate the United States of America’s 250th anniversary and climbed to where few visitors ever go: the statue’s torch.

Disney Celebrates America live updates: Rare look inside Statue of Liberty

ABC is marking America's 250th anniversary with 24 hours of unparalleled programming called "Disney Celebrates America."

America 250: David Muir climbs up to the Statue of Liberty's torch

"World News Tonight" anchor David Muir climbed up to the torch of the Statue of Liberty as part of ABC News' coverage of America's 250th birthday.

Who is paying for America's 250th celebrations? It's complicated

The presence of America250 and Freedom 250 has continued to spark confusion.

Argentina narrowly defeats Cape Verde in historic World Cup game

Lionel Messi's team beat the African island nation in extra time on Friday.

WATCH: ABC News Exclusive: Security preparations for large celebrations from NYC to D.C.

ABC News was granted exclusive access to the security preparations aimed at protecting large-scale celebrations from New York City to Washington, D.C. to secure the Fourth of July.

WATCH: Getting ready for America's biggest Fourth of July celebration on ABC

As Americans gear up for the Fourth of July, David Muir shares a preview of ABC's 24-hour celebration, starting tonight with David's trek to the Statue of Liberty's torch.

WATCH: Trooper narrowly avoids chain-reaction crash while responding to separate crash

Body camera video shows a state trooper near Buffalo, New York, dodge the crash. One of the drivers involved was arrested and charged with DWI.

WATCH: Skydiver crashes into rodeo crowd in Northern California

Dramatic images show a skydiver crashing into a crowd during opening night at a rodeo. The American flag he was flying with appears to get caught in a tree, sending him onto a tent.

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wed in ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler

The couple first announced their engagement in August 2025.

WATCH: How Americans celebrate 250 years of traditions through football and tailgating

From New York to Wisconsin, fans across the U.S. celebrated football, family and tradition. Bea Froelich, an avid Green Bay Packers fan, says she has only missed two home games in 68 years.

White House says there'd be 'no better addition' to Mount Rushmore than Trump

President Donald Trump will kick off a weekend of celebrations for America's 250th birthday with a speech at Mount Rushmore on Friday.