Bald Eagle Soars Over Crowd During Singing of “God Bless America” at Freedom 250 Grand Prix (VIDEO)

President Trump and First Lady Melania attended the Freedom 250 Freedom Grand Prix at the National Mall on Sunday.

“For over 100 years, American INDYCAR racing has set the pace for motor sports. With speeds topping over 200 miles per hour, the cars and drivers inspire awe and respect in all who watch this quintessentially American sport,” Trump said earlier this year in an executive order on celebrating 200 years of freedom.

“INDYCAR racing is a source of pride and entertainment for our Nation, which is why I am pleased to announce the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C.,” Trump said.

“This race, the first motor race ever to be held in our Nation’s capital near the National Mall, will showcase the majesty of our great city as drivers navigate a track around our iconic national monuments in celebration of America’s 250th birthday,” he said.

President Trump said he ordered the Secretary of the Interior and the Transportation Secretary to “designate a route through Washington, D.C., that is suitable for conducting an INDYCAR street race and that will showcase the majesty of our capital city in celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.”

Trump and Melania took an honorary lap around the race track on the “Beast” before the race began.

Fox News Sports asked Trump what he was looking forward to as he watched the IndyCar race.

“Just that everyone’s safe and they have a good time,” Trump said. “I want everyone to be safe. I want everyone to have a good time.”

The President and Melania watched as a bald eagle named “Lincoln” soared over the crowd during the singing of God Bless America as part of the pre-race ceremony.

Lincoln, a trained bald eagle, soared over the crowd, swooped down and landed on its human handler.

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President Trump also waved the green flag to get the race started.

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