The 250th anniversary of America's liberation from a king kicked off with a campaign-style rally by President Donald Trump on the National Mall. His face already stares down from banners fluttering from federal buildings across the nation's capital. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The images illustrate how the Republican president has dominated daily life since returning to power. To some, they evoke more the style of a monarch than the leader of the world's oldest democracy. But it's also how he has wielded that power that has led to comparisons of an imperial reign.
Since returning to office in January 2025, Trump has nominated a number of candidates. His actions challenge democratic institutions. 250 years ago, America split from monarchy; now Trump's presidency is testing how far it has come.