President Donald Trump announced the launch of "America 250," a year-long nationwide celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, set to culminate on July 4, 2026. The initiative aims to honor American heritage, the national flag, and the country's freedom. As part of the America 250 festivities, Trump introduced the "Patriot Games," a first-of-its-kind, nationally televised youth sports competition featuring top high school athletes from all 50 states. The event is designed to foster patriotism and unity through sports. The Patriot Games will be organized and led by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The announcement emphasized the scale and patriotic spirit of the celebration, with Trump describing the upcoming anniversary as a birthday party "the likes of which you have never seen before."