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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 27 MIN

Did Trump make America’s 250th about himself?

from Make It Make Sense · host The Washington Post

As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary next month, has a bipartisan celebration of independence become a casualty of political division? On this Episode of "Make It Make Sense," host Kate Andrews joins James Hohmann and Damir Marusic to break down how America’s upcoming milestone has transformed into a polarizing event. The guests examine the friction between competing "America 250" and "Freedom 250" initiatives, the impact of the presidency on national unity, and whether citizens can still find shared civic pride in local traditions despite the toxic political climate in Washington.

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