Eddie Glaude Jr. Questions 250th Anniversary Celebration as July 4 Nears

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 30

Eddie Glaude Jr. said he is approaching July 4 with “great trepidation,” questioning what Americans are celebrating at the nation’s 250th anniversary.
On MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” the Princeton professor said the country is being “destroyed,” arguing its ideals no longer match its practices and warning against a “storybook version” of America.
Glaude tied that unease to Donald Trump, saying a cult of personality is being blended with national celebration, and accused figures such as JD Vance of pushing a narrower vision of American identity.
He said he sees little optimism for the holiday, though he still hopes the country’s diversity can “beat back” what he called ugly forces shaping the moment.
The remarks fit a broader strain of skepticism on the left around the 250th anniversary, with Al Sharpton and Joy Reid also questioning what July 4 means for Black Americans.