Trump and first lady appear at Daytona 500 in Florida

We want to take you now to Daytona, Florida, where President Trump will attend the Daytona 500. Let's hear the Daytona 500, a legendary display of roaring engines, high spirits of American skill, speed and power that we've been hearing about for so many years. The tens of thousands of patriots here today have come for the fast cars in world-class motorsports, but NASCAR fans never forget that no matter who wins the race, the most important thing is God, family and country. Join us today, our gold star families whose loved ones. You made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom on our flag to Edgar and Jennifer Bill, George Lutz and the gold star families everywhere in our land, your fallen warriors will live in our hearts forever, thank you, thank you, thank you, everyone We are very grateful to be united. by Sergeant David Bellavia, who I had the privilege last year of awarding the Congressional Medal of Honor to a very brave man thank you David, thank you David, thank you this afternoon we congratulate all new enlistees in the United States Armed Forces and there are many and they love our country Moments ago these young men and women took a solemn oath to risk their lives for our country to each of them and to every service member and veteran here today as commander in chief of the greatest combatants. force on the planet a force that just spent 2.5 trillion dollars rebuilding our military.

I want to thank you for your service as we approach the moment everyone has been waiting for, soon the cars will hit the track and the star tires The rubber will squeal will burn, the fans will scream and the great American race will begin for 500 heart-pounding miles. These fierce competitors will chase the checkered flag, fight for the Harley J Earl trophy and play for purely American glory and that's what's purely American. glory as we wait for the green flag we thank this Beloved Country for the heroes who keep us safe and for the God who set us free all the drivers, technicians and pit crews here today good luck and may the best team win god God Bless you, bless our military, God bless our veterans and God bless America, have a great career, thank you, thank you.