US President Donald Trump salutes during the national anthem at the start of the race, during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix Race on the streets of Washington, DC, on August 23, 2026. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The race will cover 147 laps of a 1.7-mile, seven-turn street circuit around the National Mall, passing landmarks including the US Capitol and Washington Monument. (Photo by Doug MILLS / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)