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Trump Waves Green Flag at IndyCar Race

Published August 23, 2026 · Updated August 23, 2026 · The Guardian

President Trump struggled to properly hold the green flag before waving it enthusiastically to start the Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington DC.

President Trump faced some difficulty with the green flag before Sunday's Freedom 250 IndyCar race, needing assistance from his wife Melania Trump and Command Sgt Maj Matt Williams to understand how to hold it properly. Once corrected, Trump waved the flag excitedly to start the race, which was ultimately won by Kyle Kirkwood. lebandit.lat

The event was part of Trump's 'Freedom 250' festivities, which have transformed Washington DC with various changes including deploying national guard troops and altering landmarks around the capital.

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