America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Trump’s presidency is testing how far it’s come
Banners, one of President George Washington that reads "America's First," left, and another of President Donald Trump that reads, "America First," are pictured at the Department of the Interior, Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) 2026-06-28T11:32:17.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated politics brief. The source report from AP says: Banners, one of President George Washington that reads "America's First," left, and another of President Donald Trump that reads, "America First," are pictured at the Department of the Interior, Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) 2026-06-28T11:32:17.
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- Published: Jun 28, 2026, 11:53 AM UTC
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