WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump stand during the National Anthem at the start of the NTT INDYCAR Series on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Doug Mills - Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: U.S. President Donald Trump stands during the National Anthem at the start of the NTT INDYCAR Series on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Doug Mills - Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: U.S. President Donald Trump waves the green flag to start the race with first lady Melania Trump and Donald Trump Jr. at the NTT INDYCAR Series on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Doug Mills - Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: U.S. President Donald Trump waves the green flag to start the race with first lady Melania Trump and Donald Trump Jr. at the NTT INDYCAR Series on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Doug Mills - Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: U.S. President Donald Trump waves the green flag to start the race with first lady Melania Trump and Donald Trump Jr. at the NTT INDYCAR Series on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Doug Mills - Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: (L-R) Christian Lundgaard, driver of the #7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, second place, Will Power, driver of the #26 TWG AI Andretti Global Honda, third place, and Kyle Kirkwood, driver of the #27 Sam's Club Andretti Global Honda, race winner, celebrate on the podium after the NTT INDYCAR Series race on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images)

US President Donald Trump rides in the presidential limousine, known as "The Beast," on the track prior to the start of the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in 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 Kent NISHIMURA / AFP via Getty Images)

US President Donald Trump rides in the presidential limousine, known as "The Beast," on the track prior to the start of the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in 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 Kent NISHIMURA / AFP via Getty Images)