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USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy Launches 'Freedom Moves You' Campaign for America’s 250th Anniversary

USDOT Launches 'Freedom Moves You' for America's 250th Anniversary·January 30 – March 10, 2026
Photo: Washington Post

8 days ago

USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy Launches 'Freedom Moves You' Campaign for America’s 250th Anniversary

The "Freedom Moves You" campaign is currently active, with patriotic displays appearing at transit hubs nationwide while planning for the August 22 IndyCar race in Washington, D.C. enters its final stages. However, the initiative faces mounting scrutiny as members of Congress investigate the transparency of $100 million in federal grants awarded to the private organizers. These investigations threaten to overshadow the planned festivities and have raised questions about the use of public funds for private events.

10 days ago

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Launches 'Freedom Moves You' Campaign for America's 250th Anniversary

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy officially launched the "Freedom Moves You" campaign, encouraging citizens to share photos of patriotic transportation displays.
🗽Our "FREEDOM MOVES YOU" campaign is officially live, and we want you to be part of the journey Our patriotic artwork is hitting the road, and we're looking for your best shots 📍See it? Snap it and📱post it using #FreedomMovesYou @USDOT @Freedom250 https://t.co/GOc1m0OMQ8

22 days ago

USDOT Unveils IndyCar Route Through D.C. Streets for Freedom 250 Grand Prix

The Department of Transportation revealed the official IndyCar route for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix through the streets of the nation's capital.
The FIRST motor race through our nation’s capital is shifting into HIGH GEAR 🏁 The official Indycar and route for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix is REVEALED… and what a better place to show them off than at the start and finish line with @SecretaryBurgum @MonicaCrowley @MayorBowser @Team_Penske @FOXSports
 August 22nd. Be there. FREEDOM REVS 🏎️🇺🇸🏆

1 month ago

Critics Slam USDOT for Funding Religious Displays in America's 250th Anniversary Campaign

Public debate intensified over the campaign's focus on America's Christian origins and the use of federal resources for religious-themed displays.
Trump's Freedom 250 sparks debate over America's Christian origins

2 months ago

Lawmakers allege pay-for-play in USDOT's $100M grant for America's 250th anniversary campaign

Critics and lawmakers raised "pay-for-play" allegations regarding the $100 million in federal funds allocated to the private group managing the event.
Critics: Trump's Freedom250 is 'pay-for-play,' lacks transparency

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Key Statements

UUSA Today

“President Trump created Freedom 250, a National Park Foundation subsidiary... critics allege the group lacks transparency and skirts federal ethics rules.”

This article highlights the $100 million funding and the ethical concerns surrounding the new entity.

SSecretary Sean Duffy

“The official Indycar and route for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix is REVEALED... August 22nd. Be there.”

This post confirms the specific date and the involvement of multiple federal and local agencies.

Policies

Washington, D.C. Street Race: Federal Agencies Set Route and Fast-Track Permits

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News

Fast Cars And Freedom Will Take Over The Nation's Capital For America's 250th Anniversary

dailywire.com logoThe Daily WireRight

Trump's Freedom 250 sparks debate over America's Christian origins

usatoday.com logoUSA TodayCenter Left

Critics: Trump's Freedom250 is 'pay-for-play,' lacks transparency

news_articleCenter Left

Trump order envisions Grand Prix-style car race around D.C. monuments

news_articleCenter Left

Political Response

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