Fourth of July Politics on Display | New York City News

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 3, 2026 · 1m

This Fourth of July is exploding with fireworks, tall ships, and political grandeur — as Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers a historic speech from George Washington’s actual inauguration desk, flanked by new citizens, while VP JD Vance addresses crowds from a carrier in New York Harbor and President Trump headlines events at Mount Rushmore and in D.C., including the nation’s largest fireworks display. Critics say the 250th anniversary is being weaponized for politics, especially as the White House takes center stage — all while NYC juggles its own festive chaos: Macy’s fireworks, a celebrity…