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Freedom Trucks Spark Historic Debate | US News
Six “Freedom Trucks” are touring the U.S. to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, featuring an AI George Washington and slogans like “In God We Trust,” aiming to unify the nation through patriotic history. But the rollout has sparked backlash—communities have canceled visits, critics accuse the display of whitewashing history by ignoring slavery and racial injustice, and questions swirl over taxpayer-funded grants and private donations. The project, backed by the White House and funded by a government grant matched by private money, has drawn scrutiny from Congress over potential misuse of…
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