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Trump Launches Fundraising Campaign for America's 250th Anniversary

2/16/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a campaign to fund Fourth of July celebrations for America's 250th anniversary.
Trump allies solicit donations through U.S. embassies worldwide from companies in Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore.
In Singapore, U.S. Ambassador Anjani Sinha urged executives to contribute at a high-profile dinner.
The U.S. State Department says policies govern fundraising for the anniversary and that donations would support various celebratory events.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a campaign to fund Fourth of July celebrations for America's 250th anniversary.
Trump allies solicit donations through U.S. embassies worldwide from companies in Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore.
In Singapore, U.S. Ambassador Anjani Sinha urged executives to contribute at a high-profile dinner.
The U.S. State Department says policies govern fundraising for the anniversary and that donations would support various celebratory events.