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In visit to Norfolk, Trump leads celebration for Navy

At the Navy 250 celebration Sunday in Norfolk that resembled a campaign rally, President Donald Trump celebrated the latest strike on a Venezuelan boat that he said was carrying drugs.

President Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of sailors and special guests on Pier 14 at Naval Station Norfolk on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 during an event celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

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