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A photo of the United States Capitol. | Photo from @drchubacca on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jan. 14 2026 | Abbi Duhart | News Editor\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On Dec. 18, President Donald Trump made a video announcement from the White House highlighting his plans for 2026 regarding the celebration of America\u2019s 250th birthday. This announcement featured various events to take place, one of the most well-known being his plans for the Patriot Games.<\/span><\/p>\n

The reasons given for these events included Trump saying, \u201cIn my campaign for president, I pledged to give America the most spectacular birthday party the world has ever seen for America\u2019s 250th anniversary on July 4th next year.\u201d Naming the initiative \u201cFreedom 250,\u201d his plan is to put on year-long festivities to celebrate the 250th birthday.<\/span><\/p>\n

Construction plans throughout 2026 include a new arch monument being built in the nation\u2019s capital, with Trump explaining that America is the only large nation without a beautiful, triumphal arch. Additionally, Trump plans to create a national garden of American heroes featuring statues of the greatest Americans, though he didn\u2019t specify who this would entail.<\/span><\/p>\n

On May 17, Trump has planned a national prayer gathering to take place at the National Mall in Washington. Regarding this, he explained that the purpose was to \u201crededicate our country as one nation under God.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

To celebrate America\u2019s history and culture, Trump adds that there will be a great American state fair, featuring pavilions from all 50 states, taking place from June 25 through July 10.<\/span><\/p>\n

On June 14 \u2014 Flag Day, as well as Trump\u2019s birthday \u2014 a large UFC fight will take place featuring the greatest champion fighters from around the world. Dana White will be hosting and it will take place at the White House.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

During fall of 2026, Trump will also be hosting the \u201cPatriot Games,\u201d a young athletic competition. The Patriot Games will be a four-day event featuring the greatest high school athletes \u2014 one man and one woman \u2014 from each state and territory. He adds, \u201cI promise there will be no men playing in women\u2019s sports, you\u2019re not gonna see that, you\u2019ll see everything but that.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Across social media platforms, many are making a connection between Trump\u2019s announcement of the games and the dystopian, post-apocalyptic Hunger Games, noting the similarities between his speech and speeches made in \u201cThe Hunger Games.\u201d This includes Trump\u2019s \u201cone young man and one young woman\u201d compared to the line, \u201cselect one courageous young man and woman,\u201d Trump\u2019s \u201cthe first ever Patriot Games\u201d compared to \u201cthe Hunger Games,\u201d and Trump\u2019s \u201cyou\u2019ll never see anything like it and you\u2019ll never see anything like it again\u201d compared to \u201cwe\u2019ve never seen anything like this and we will never see anything like it again.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Regardless of their views on President Trump\u2019s announcement, those in the United States can expect to hear more about these events and more about his plans for America\u2019s 250th birthday going forward into 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Contact the author at howlnews@wou.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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