Donald Trump inviting public to Fort Bragg? Here's truth behind the text message you received

Several social media users on Sunday shared screenshots of what they claimed was an invitation by President Donald Trump to Fort Bragg

Updated on: Jun 9, 2025, 03:15:14 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Several social media users on Sunday shared screenshots of what they claimed was an invitation by President Donald Trump to Fort Bragg, one of the largest military bases in the world. The message, which some X users have flagged as suspicious, aligns with Trump’s confirmed visit. The president will be in North Carolina on Tuesday to take part in celebrations for the Army’s 250th year.

President Donald Trump at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown (AP)

The Text Message Claim

The text message, according to X posts and CityView NC, was sent by America250 organization.

“Americans will gather at Fort Bragg — home to the most elite military in the world — to celebrate the unmatched strength, sacrifice, and accomplishments of the men and women who defend our nation. This special event will honor the courageous warriors ready to defend liberty at a moment’s notice and recognize their enduring commitment to America’s security and values," it reads.

Guests have been asked to pre-register.

However, no official White House or Fort Bragg source confirms a broad public invitation.

Reacting to the message, one person tweeted: “It's a good thing I'm not willing to waste my life in prison just to take out president Trump, cuz his team just invited me to one of their functions at Fort Bragg. I'm going to decline because I don't have any Trump merchandise to sell at the event.”

Trump’s Visit

Trump is scheduled to visit Fort Bragg on June 10, 2025, to kick off the Army’s 250th birthday celebrations. The visit follows his campaign promise to restore the base’s name from Fort Liberty to Fort Bragg.

Why the Text Message Might Be Misleading

The text implies unrestricted public access, but Fort Bragg’s strict security limits attendance to pre-registered civilians and DoD cardholders, per fayobserver.com. No evidence supports a mass public invitation, and the America250 VIP events were donor-exclusive, per cityviewnc.com.

Similar text campaigns have pushed scams or political fundraising, as seen in 2024 election cycles, per NBC News.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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