Trump Waves Flag at Washington IndyCar Race

US President Donald Trump kicked off the Freedom 250 IndyCar race by waving the green flag in Washington DC. The commander-in-chief initially struggled with proper flag etiquette until his wife Melania Trump and Command Sgt Maj Matt Williams assisted him. Trump then waved the flag "fast and furious like an excited schoolboy" to officially start the race. newsindata.com

Kyle Kirkwood went on to win the Freedom 250 IndyCar event. Trump's appearance in the nation's capital comes as part of broader "Freedom 250 festivities," and follows various controversial changes he has implemented in Washington since returning to office.