President Donald Trump announced the renaming of several military bases and proposed jail time for flag burners during a military-themed speech at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. The rally-style speech was given in honor of the Army’s 250th anniversary,

As President Donald Trump viciously attacked his perceived political foes, he whipped up boos from the gathered troops directed at California leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom.

This marks Trump’s second trip to the state during his second term, following an appearance in western North Carolina back in January.

Camp Bragg became Fort Bragg in 1922, and a century later, became Fort Liberty after Congress passed an act in 2021 that ordered the Department of Defense to remove all names, symbols, displays, monuments and paraphernalia that honored anyone affiliated with the Confederate States of America. The name “Fort Liberty” became official in 2023.

FORT BRAGG — Manchester Road, from Morganton Road to Morrison Bridge Road, is now closed for roadwork, Fort Bragg officials announced recently. The area will remain closed until Aug. 31 for resurfacing.

President Donald Trump plans to visit Fort Bragg Tuesday to honor the military as he is mired in controversy for deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles without a request.