Trump warns of communist ‘threat’ and touts America’s strength at Mount Rushmore

No presidential distinction rivals having one’s likeness carved onto Mt. Rushmore — an honor destined to elude Donald Trump, though his allies have pushed for it.

KEYSTONE, S.D. — On the eve of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, President Donald Trump spoke at Mt. Rushmore Friday night and warned that the nation is under threat from a “communist menace.”

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Trump’s half-hour address beneath the faces of four towering predecessors coupled patriotic messages about American power and greatness with a vow to crush a “communist” movement he said is resurgent.

“You can be loyal to Karl Marx or you can be loyal to America. You can be a communist or you can be a patriot. You cannot be both,” Trump said.