Around the world, friends and partners joined in celebrating America's 250th anniversary by lighting up iconic landmarks in red, white, and blue. A reflection of enduring partnerships and shared history. 🇺🇸

We stand in prayer with the family of Aphrodite Nestora and grieve the loss of her mother, Vagia Nestora. I expressed my condolences to @PrimeMinisterGR Mitsotakis for the victims of yesterday’s cowardly arson attacks in Thessaloniki. As the Prime Minister and Minister of Citizen Protection Chrysochoidis have said, all those responsible for these attacks must face justice. There is no place in our societies for political violence.

Early this morning, members of Florida Task Force 1 (#FLTF1) and Florida Task Force 2 (#FLTF2) returned home after supporting the @StateDept humanitarian mission in Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes. There are moments that remind us why we train for years, why we answer the call without hesitation, and why service reaches far beyond the uniform. For the members of FL-TF1 and FL-TF2, this mission meant leaving their own families behind to stand beside families whose lives changed in an instant. To many Venezuelans, both in their homeland and here in South Florida, these responders became a symbol of hope during one of life’s darkest moments. In Venezuela, they searched through devastation, worked shoulder to shoulder with local and international responders, and never lost sight of the people behind every search. They witnessed unimaginable loss, extraordinary resilience, and a community coming together, refusing to give up. Today, they return home to the families who patiently waited for them, carrying stories they will never forget and the privilege of having served when they were needed most. Welcome home, FL-TF1 and FL-TF2. Miami-Dade is proud of you. South Florida is proud of you. Thank you for showing the world what compassion, courage, and service look like. @usembassyve

President Trump is leading the way. We're ready for this year's report card at the #NATOSummit to see where Allied commitments are turning into real capabilities. See you in Ankara.

La Secretaria Ejecutiva del @StateDept, la Embajadora Lisa Kenna, y el Subsecretario de asuntos económicos, energéticos y negocios Caleb Orr visitaron Venezuela tras los devastadores temblores para ver de primera mano la respuesta histórica de EE.UU. Junto al equipo de Respuesta de Asistencia para Desastres (DART), revisaron el avance de las operaciones. Durante un sobrevuelo de las zonas más afectadas, realizado con el apoyo de @DeptofWar, evaluaron las necesidades sobre el terreno para seguir llevando ayuda donde más se necesita.

U.S. Marines with Littoral Combat Force-24 and U.S. Airmen with the Contingency Response Element work with Venezuelan air traffic controllers at Simón Bolivar International Airport, Venezuela, July 1, 2026. Their assistance in managing tower and ground operations has helped clear logistical bottlenecks, ensuring that vital supplies, heavy equipment, and relief personnel reach the front lines. At the direction of #SOUTHCOM, U.S. military forces are supporting @StateDept-led U.S. government relief operations following the devastating earthquakes that struck the nation on June 24, 2026. @DeptofWar @The24MEU @USMC @usairforce @WHAAsstSecty @USForeignAssist @USAenEspanol @usembassyve

Rubio Hits It Out of the Park With a Banger of an America 250 Message redstate.com/nick-arama/2026…

All over the world, our embassies and consulates have been celebrating 250 years of glorious American Freedom. 🇺🇸🦅

Immediately after last week’s devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, @StateDept deployed four Urban Search and Rescue teams. Their heroic work is part of a broader U.S. response that includes more than $300 million in life-saving humanitarian assistance to support the Venezuelan people. @VATF1 @LACOFD @MiamiDadeFire @CityofMiamiFire

For 250 years, America has been the greatest nation on Earth — and with God’s grace, it will be for 250 more. Happy Independence Day!

From the hardy pioneers on the Oregon Trail to astronauts transcending the limits of Earth itself, America has always been a frontier nation. We are the greatest nation on Earth. That has been true for 250 years. And with God’s grace, it will be true for the next 250 as well.

One flag with endless grit. 🇺🇸 As we celebrate 250 years, discover the powerful history of the symbol carried forward by heroes under fire and raised by giants on the moon: stories.state.gov/us-flag-hi…

🇺🇸 With a single sheet of parchment and 56 signatures, America began the greatest political journey in human history on July 4, 1776. Meet the people behind the signatures 🔽: stories.state.gov/declaratio…

.@ASDylanJohnson: "The best of America is on display in Venezuela right now."

🇺🇸 To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, we’re releasing a commemorative passport featuring custom artwork of @POTUS and the Founding Fathers’ signing of the Declaration of Independence. This special offering will be available to Americans starting July 6! Details here: state.gov/releases/office-of…

Another extraordinary rescue in Venezuela. After eight days under the debris, rescuers from @LACoFD, @CityofMiamiFire, and teams from around the world pulled a survivor to safety- a powerful reminder of the courage, determination, and teamwork that save lives.

Transporting elite disaster response experts: A @USMC MV-22B Osprey transports a Los Angeles County Urban Search and Rescue team—including specialized search-and-rescue dogs and their handlers—in Venezuela, June 28, 2026, in support of earthquake relief efforts. U.S. military forces are providing key airlift support to @StateDept-led U.S. government relief operations following the devastating earthquakes that struck the nation on June 24, 2026. #SOUTHCOM @DeptofWar @The24MEU @WHAAsstSecty @USForeignAssist @USAenEspanol @usembassyve