Protesters held Independence Day rallies in other cities as well, including Chicago and Los Angeles.
In a speech on Independence Day in South Dakota the day before, US President Donald Trump accused the left wing of the political spectrum of wanting to trigger a “wave of violent crime” in the country’s cities. He wanted to crack down on attacks on “our great freedom,” said Trump in front of supporters in front of the backdrop of the Mount Rushmore National Monument.
The US national day on July 4th, which dates back to the Declaration of Independence in 1776, is traditionally celebrated with parades, parties and fireworks. This year he is under the impression of the corona pandemic and national protests against racism and police violence after the death of the African-American George Floyd.
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