President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order to bring an IndyCar race to the streets of Washington D.C., commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The event, called the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, is set to take place in August and will feature racing through iconic locations, including Pennsylvania Avenue and the National Mall. Local officials, including the D.C. mayor, have expressed support for the event, which Trump claims will provide economic benefits to the city. The announcement has been met with mixed reactions, with some Democratic officials voicing skepticism about the grand scale of the event.