Trump heads to Mount Rushmore to speak before big crowd on live TV
The president announced his appearance in a brief Truth Social post, telling supporters to tune in as he prepared to address the crowd at the South Dakota landmark.
WHITE HOUSE — Donald Trump announced he was heading to Mount Rushmore to speak before a large crowd on live television on a Truth Social post on July 3, 2026 at 9:09 PM EST.
Here is the full post (see truthsocial): “Heading to beautiful Mount Rushmore to speak, shortly. Big Crowd! On all TV. Enjoy! President DJT”
The brief message signaled an imminent appearance at the South Dakota monument, where Trump promised nationwide broadcast coverage and a sizable audience. He framed the announcement as an invitation to viewers, urging them to watch the event unfold. The post offered no further detail on the speech’s content or timing beyond that it would happen shortly (see truthsocial).
Readers will want to know who is affected and what happens next, as the appearance could still touch on markets, policy, or upcoming decisions (see truthsocial). The full remarks and their reception remained to be seen at the time of the post.