President Trump will begin his July Fourth celebrations with a trip to Mount Rushmore despite concerns about large gathering during the pandemic and criticism from Native Americans about the visit
Trump will view a fireworks display with thousands of people at the South Dakota landmark, which depicts the images of U.S. presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
Some 7,500 people are expected to attend the outdoor event. Masks will be available but are not required. Native Americans, who reportedly plan to protest during the trip, have criticized Trump’s visit for increasing the risk of spreading the virus and for celebrating U.S. independence in an area that is sacred to them.
Both Washington and Jefferson, revered for their roles in the founding of the nation, were slave owners.
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