The nonprofit group leading the Trump administration’s celebrations surrounding the US’ 250 birthday is running a public service announcement during tonight’s Super Bowl, with a message it says is meant to promote unity as the country hits a new milestone.
The 30-second spot by Freedom 250, first obtained by CNN, features iconic imagery from the nation’s past, along with videos of modern Americans.
“Just as Super Bowl Sunday brings Americans together around a shared love of competition, tradition, and excellence, the 250th anniversary will unite our entire nation in celebration of the values and freedoms that make America exceptional,” said Keith Krach, Freedom 250 CEO. “This is our moment to come together as one country and honor the American story and celebrate the bright future ahead. “
The PSA was produced in a partnership with Angel Studios, a media company that’s produced films, many with religious themes, that President Donald Trump and prominent conservatives have promoted.
“After 250 years, the American experiment still isn’t finished. It’s been built, tested, carried forward and fought for, and we passed it on, hand to hand, life to life,” says a voiceover in the video. “Generations ago, ordinary people risked everything to begin it – 250 years later, the work continues.”
Trump has long touted his desire to shape the nation’s 250th celebrations. In the past few weeks, his administration has rolled out a slate of events that align with the president’s call for programming that renews national pride.
Freedom 250 plans include an Ultimate Fighting Championship bout on the White House’s South Lawn on the president’s birthday, an IndyCar race near the National Mall in August, the “Patriot Games,” a competition with young athletes from across the country and the construction of a giant triumphal arch across from the Lincoln Memorial.
Correction: This post has been corrected to reflect that the spot is being run as a public service announcement. An earlier version of this post incorrectly indicated Freedom 250 bought the spot.
