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Trump Waves Flag at Washington IndyCar Race

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

President Donald Trump waved the green flag at Washington's Freedom 250 IndyCar race, with Melania Trump assisting him in proper flag technique before Kyle Kirkwood claimed victory.

The US president, pushing forward with Freedom 250 festivities, found himself needing guidance on how to hold the starting flag. Melania Trump and Command Sgt Maj Matt Williams stepped in to show him the correct way before Trump waved it with enthusiastic speed.

Kyle Kirkwood went on to win the race after Trump's ceremonial start to the event, which was part of Trump's broader transformation of Washington DC. esporist.com

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