Trump Attends Patriot Games as America Nears 250th Birthday

President Trump attended the final day of the 2026 Patriot Games on August 11 in Geneva, Ohio. The event, held ahead of America's 250th birthday, brought 120 teens aged 14–17 to compete in dodgeball, tug-of-war, and a military-style boot camp. ESPN aired three days live; an ABC special airs August 13 at 9 p.m. ET. Athletes shared $250,000 in college scholarships.