Trump pays tribute to deceased American soldiers, extols God in Memorial Day discourse: "Remarkable, Remarkable Warriors"
President Trump Honors American Heroes on Memorial Day, Vows Celebration for Nation's 250th Anniversary
President Donald Trump paid tribute to fallen American servicemembers during a Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Monday. He praised their sacrifices and promised a significant celebration for the nation's 250th anniversary.
In his address, Trump highlighted the bravery of the soldiers buried in the cemetery and around the world, noting their selfless acts in leaving their families to serve their country. He acknowledged their ultimate offer of life for the safety and freedom of others.
Trump paid special tribute to the fallen soldiers whose families were in attendance, including veterans who lost their lives in Vietnam, Iraq, and Syria. He also spoke of the ordinary men who became the first American patriots, sacrificing their lives for a nation that didn't yet have a name at Lexington Green, Concord Bridge, and Bunker Hill.
The president expressed gratitude for the sacrifices made by these heroes over the past 250 years. "Their valor gave us the freest, greatest, and most noble republic ever to exist on the face of the earth," Trump said, adding that he is working to "fix" the republic after a difficult four years.
While the specifics of the celebration for the nation's 250th anniversary weren't elaborated, Trump promised it would be "big, big." He also shared that he was thankful to be in office for this significant milestone.
In his address, Trump avoided discussing controversial topics, instead focusing on the valor and sacrifices of the fallen heroes. He concluded by expressing gratitude to God for guiding him through his presidency and leading him to victory in the 2024 election, after losing re-election in 2020.
According to available transcripts and summaries, earlier in May 2025, President Trump had mentioned on his social media platform Truth Social the designation of new holidays to commemorate the end of World War I and World War II in Europe. However, this was unrelated to the 250th anniversary of the nation mentioned in his Memorial Day address.
Danielle Wallace, a breaking news and politics reporter, covered the event for our website's Digital division. She can be reached at [email protected] or on X: @danimwallace.
Breaking news: President Trump's Memorial Day address had a surprising twist as he announced plans for a grand celebration to mark the nation's 250th anniversary, coinciding with his stated intention to "fix" the republic. Meanwhile, politics reporter Danielle Wallace reported on the event for our Digital division, also mentioning Trump's recent proposal for new holidays to commemorate the end of World Wars I and II. In addition, Trump focused the event on the valor and sacrifices of the fallen heroes, leaving sports and general news topics untouched in his address.
