On July 4, a series of demonstrations erupted across the United States in protest of President Donald Trump and his administration's policies. The protests on the country's 249th anniversary came less

But it’s the Fourth of July weekend, and the Trumps must celebrate maximally. On July 4 2025, Donald and Melania hosted an Independence Day picnic for the military and their families, after Trump signed his ‘big, beautiful’ bill into law there and then that included significant tax cuts, more defence spending, and a focus on stemming immigration.

Thousands of people spent their Independence Day holding a rally to protest against the ongoing immigration raids, President Donald Trump and his policies in downtown Los Angeles. KTLA's Angeli Kakade reports on July 4,