WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump wave to fans from the track while riding in The Beast at the NTT INDYCAR Series on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: The Beast with U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump drives on the track of the NTT INDYCAR Series on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures to fans from the track as he rides in The Beast at the NTT INDYCAR Series on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Mike Kropf/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Military aircraft fly over the track before the start of the NTT INDYCAR Series on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Eric Lee/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump watch the NTT INDYCAR Series on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump watch the NTT INDYCAR Series on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: David Malukas, driver of the #12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet drives in the NTT INDYCAR Series on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Mike Kropf/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Fans watch the NTT INDYCAR Series on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Eric Lee/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***