In his remarks, he accused protesters who have pushed for racial justice of engaging in a “merciless campaign to wipe out our history”. Mr Trump’s participation in big gatherings comes as many communities have decided to scrap fireworks, parades and other holiday traditions. For the Mount Rushmore event, Republican governor Kristi Noem, a Trump ally, insisted social distancing was not necessary and masks were optional. Mr Trump spent little time in his Mount Rushmore address reflecting on the pandemic, which has killed more than 129,000 Americans. Expand Close President Donald Trump at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota on Friday (Alex Brandon/AP) AP/PA Images / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp President Donald Trump at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota on Friday (Alex Brandon/AP)“It’s not a yes or no,” Mr Adams told NBC’s Today Show.

Source: Irish Independent July 04, 2020 13:52 UTC