This Land Was Made for Everyone, Not Only Trump

Our nation stands on the foundation of essential documents—the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. To commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, Ann, my spouse, organized an event at Planet Word, the immersive language museum she established in Washington. It aims to foster literacy. Composer Nolan Williams Jr. led a singalong featuring iconic American songs, including Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land.”

Despite 100-degree heat, a diverse crowd of 300 individuals gathered in the main hall, singing together with enthusiasm. The atmosphere exuded joy and camaraderie, with many expressing a wish for the entire nation to embrace such harmony daily. Numerous attendees pondered why these songs aren’t sung collectively on the National Mall.

Sadly, a different version of “This Land Is Your Land” resonated on the National Mall later that evening. It seemed like the Trump version, with imagined lyrics emphasizing personal ownership over national unity.

President Trump demonstrates remarkable consistency. He prioritizes division over unity, focusing only on his supporters rather than the entire populace.

As reported by my colleague Shawn McCreesh, “Mr. Trump used the nation’s birthday to stir fear about Democrats months before the midterms, discussing ‘communism’ and pushing for legislation to restrict voting rights.” Shawn noted that the celebration, intended as the focal point of the nation’s milestone, resembled another Trump rally.

On the same Fourth of July, colleagues Eric Lipton and David Yaffe-Bellany highlighted that nearly 1 million Trump supporters faced losses exceeding $3.81 billion through his memecoin venture. Trump’s financial disclosure indicated a $636 million gain from the crypto endeavor. His business dealings amassed over $2.2 billion in 2025.