WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 The Latest on President Donald Trump (all times local): 11:25 a.m. President Donald Trump has tweeted a military-themed, Independence\u2026<\/b>
\nWASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 The Latest on President Donald Trump (all times local):
11:25 a.m.
President Donald Trump has tweeted a military-themed, Independence Day video greeting to the nation.
In a short recording, Trump said Wednesday he and first lady Melania Trump wished everyone a happy holiday.
Trump noted the day marked the 242nd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. But his focus was on the U. S. military and veterans. Trump declared, \u201cOur freedom has been earned through the blood and sweat and sacrifice of American heroes. And these are great American heroes.\u201d
Trump is to hold a picnic Wednesday afternoon for military families at the White House, followed by a concert and with a view of the National Park Service\u2019s fireworks display.
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12:04 a.m.
President Donald Trump celebrated active-duty service members and veterans during a military tribute on the eve of Independence Day.
Delivering remarks at a \u201cSalute to Service\u201d charity dinner at the Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, Trump praised \u201cAmericans of every generation\u201d who served in the armed forces.
The event was held in conjunction with the PGA Tour\u2019s Greenbrier Classic, which has been rechristened as \u201cA Military Tribute at The Greenbrier.\u201d The venerable resort is owned by the state\u2019s Republican governor, presidential ally Jim Justice.
Highlighting his efforts to boost spending for the military, Trump said, \u201cAs the golfers can tell you, the stronger we get, the less likely it is that we will have to use it.\u201d
An avid golfer, Trump praised the \u201cincredible athletes\u201d in attendance.<\/p>\n

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