President Trump plans elaborate July 4th party in D.C., but critics accuse him of trying to hijack what is typically a nonpartisan celebration.
WASHINGTON — On Thursday, the country will celebrate 243 years of independence — but this year's festivities are already setting off a different kind of fireworks.
But the president's critics accuse him of trying to hijack what is typically a nonpartisan celebration. Others have raised concerns about the potential for anti-Trump protests. A spokesperson for the National Parks Service, which oversees the National Mall, said the area is open to all to exercise their First Amendment rights, but"we will ensure that the Independence Day events and any demonstrations that occur are conducted in a manner safe to the participants and our visitors."
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