Why July 4 Turned Into a Trump Rally

The U.S. president replaced planned musical performances for a 250th-anniversary celebration of American independence with a rally, promoting it as the 'Greatest Rally, EVER!' on June 24 and a 'TRIBUTE TO AMERICA' on July 4. Critics argue this merges the roles of party leader and head of state, violating norms like the Hatch Act, which restricts political activities by the president.