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John Barrowman slams Trump as “fat orange” at Freedom 250 celebrations

7/4/2026

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Barrowman Slams Trump

John Barrowman tweeted that President Donald Trump was a “fat orange piece of s--t” during the 250th celebrations.
John Barrowman thanked ABC’s “Disney Celebrates America” coverage anchored by David Muir, which aired July 3–4.
President Donald Trump’s “Freedom 250” event experienced incidents and largely empty crowds.
John Barrowman, an LGBTQ+ advocate, has repeatedly attacked President Donald Trump on social media, calling him an “orange orangutan” and a “moronic mess.”

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Trump fireworks

Fireworks illuminated Mount Rushmore National Memorial after President Donald Trump’s July 4 2026 speech.
AP photographer Alex Brandon captured images of the display as the president addressed the crowd.
Despite actor Barrowman’s repeated public criticisms, Trump has not issued any direct comment.
The ceremony’s coverage received a neutral rating and showed no political leaning.
The article reporting the scene was published on July 4 2026 at 12:03 UTC and carries no reliability rating.

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Barrowman Slams Trump

John Barrowman tweeted that President Donald Trump was a “fat orange piece of s--t” during the 250th celebrations.
John Barrowman thanked ABC’s “Disney Celebrates America” coverage anchored by David Muir, which aired July 3–4.
President Donald Trump’s “Freedom 250” event experienced incidents and largely empty crowds.
John Barrowman, an LGBTQ+ advocate, has repeatedly attacked President Donald Trump on social media, calling him an “orange orangutan” and a “moronic mess.”

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