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Mayor Blasts ICE; Trump Diverts America250 Funds to Freedom 250

7/4/2026

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Mayor Mamdani denounces ICE

Mayor Zohran Mamdani framed patriotism as dissent, denouncing anti-immigrant policies from George Washington’s desk.
14-minute address at New York City Hall emphasized immigrants and called Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “masked agents” terrorizing neighborhoods.
A report alleges Freedom 250 solicited donations under America250, potentially constituting wire fraud.
President Donald Trump redirected 2025 America250 funds to Freedom 250, staging UFC and IndyCar events.

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Trump Headlining

Freedom 250 will host family activities, educational exhibits and a fireworks display at Mount Rushmore for visitors of all ages.
U.S. President Donald Trump will headline the Freedom 250 celebration at Mount Rushmore, coinciding with Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s address.
A report alleges Freedom 250 solicited donations under America250’s name, which could constitute wire fraud.
Strategists Susan Del Percio and Bhavik Lathia said the events could energize bases, appear spectacular.

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Freedom 250 Accused

The Natural Resources Committee’s 55-page report alleges Freedom 250 misled donors and diverted federal money meant for the America250 commission.
A report released by the committee accuses Freedom 250 of misusing federal funds and advancing President Donald Trump’s agenda.
The report says contracts for celebrations were given to firms linked to the Trump administration.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, from George Washington’s desk, praised immigrant contributions and urged people confront flaws.

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Mayor Mamdani denounces ICE

Mayor Zohran Mamdani framed patriotism as dissent, denouncing anti-immigrant policies from George Washington’s desk.
14-minute address at New York City Hall emphasized immigrants and called Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “masked agents” terrorizing neighborhoods.
A report alleges Freedom 250 solicited donations under America250, potentially constituting wire fraud.
President Donald Trump redirected 2025 America250 funds to Freedom 250, staging UFC and IndyCar events.

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