President Donald Trump has praised the US military in a speech at an Independence Day event in Washington DC.
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The Salute to America event featured military flyovers and fireworks, drawing crowds despite the rainy weather.
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Opponents accused Mr Trump of wasting money and politicising the holiday ahead of his re-election campaign.
Source:Â bbc.com