US President Donald Trump sits with First Lady Melania Trump as they watch the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, , on August 23, 2026. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The race will cover 147 laps of a 1.7-mile, seven-turn street circuit around the National Mall, passing landmarks including the US Capitol and Washington Monument. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)