Donald Trump declares 'every king and prime minister respects us' as he kicks off 'America 250' celebrations

Donald Trump declared that "every king and prime minister respects us" as he kicked off the 250th anniversary of US independence at Mount Rushmore.

Speaking below the iconic American monument, the President delivered a near-half-hour-long speech decrying communism, praising the States, and hailing the spirit of independence and the accomplishments of the American people.

At one stage in his address, Mr Trump turned his fire on Joe Biden - and then, the kings and prime ministers who mocked the US.

"Two years ago, we were laughed at, mocked, and a nation in decline," he said. "We were in very serious decline.

"The last administration, what they've done to us - we can never, ever forget that.

"And today, we are the hottest country anywhere in the world. Everybody respects us, like no nation.

"Remember this: We're respected like no nation in the world is respected.

"Every king, every prime minister, every president - they respect us more than any other country, by far.

"Two years ago, they laughed at us. Now it's only respect... And I want to tell you, the best is yet to come."

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