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Trump 2020 campaign<\/a> press communications director Erin Perrine teased on\u00a0“The Daily Briefing<\/a>” Friday that the president would deliver “what will be an iconic address in front of Mount Rushmore” to kick off the nation’s Independence Day celebrations.<\/p>\n

“He is going to be able to\u00a0celebrate America\u2019s history — our founding and our Founders —\u00a0in\u00a0front of Mount Rushmore –” Perrine told host Kristin Fisher. “[He’ll honor] those who stood up in the face\u00a0of tyranny to establish the\u00a0greatest nation the world has\u00a0ever known, [and] honor the men and\u00a0women of the United States\u00a0military who serve\u00a0day in and\u00a0day out\u00a0to protect and bring freedom\u00a0across the world and protect it\u00a0here at home.<\/p>\n

“And,” Perrine added,\u00a0“he will talk\u00a0about the high honor and\u00a0distinction we all have as Americans and citizens of the\u00a0United States.\u00a0It\u2019s going to be a beautiful\u00a0speech at one of America\u2019s most\u00a0iconic locations.”<\/p>\n

Fisher noted that\u00a0Trump has been criticized for holding the Mount Rushmore event after South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem announced that social distancing guidelines would not be enforced.<\/p>\n

“the governor has clearly been working to establish protocols for safety,” Perrine responded. “And we encourage those who may be in a higher risk group to be able to enjoy the festivities safely at home as well. There are opportunities to be a part of this both there and away.”<\/p>\n

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Fisher then noted that Native American groups have criticized Trump for holding what they claim “is\u00a0essentially a photo op at one of their most sacred sites.” Perrine responded that a presidential visit to give a speech at a national monument should not be controversial.<\/p>\n

“Listen,” she said, “President Trump is going to stand in front of a national monument and give a speech to our nation. It will be beautiful. It will be patriotic, and it will honor the greatness of this nation, all of it.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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