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Trump’s close aide Natalie Harp, son Eric and MAGA inner circle join president and Melania for IndyCar race in DC: Freedom 250 Grand Prix Live

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President Donald Trump's MAGA inner circle — including his son Eric and his close aide Natalie Harp — gathered in the heart of Washington Sunday to watch a first-of-its-kind IndyCar race roar to life around the Capitol.

Trump waved the green flag to start the 147-lap race shortly after 1 p.m. He was cheered on by First Lady Melania Trump — a rare public outing for the couple, which also saw them drive the circuit in the presidential motorcade.

The race was ultimately won by American driver Kyle Kirkwood, who was in the lead for 128 out of 147 laps.

Other MAGA allies, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and House Speaker Mike Johnson, were spotted at the grid.

Harp, who has been the subject of intense public scrutiny over her close relationship with the president, was seen with his son, Eric.

The race is part of the official celebrations to mark America's 250th Anniversary and turned out "much bigger than we ever thought possible," Trump told Fox News earlier Sunday.

Winner Kyle Kirkwood left speechless after massive win at IndyCar

American driver Kyle Kirkwood was nearly left speechless after his historic win at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.

“You can’t even put it into words. This is incredible; I’m almost in tears here. This is a big moment for us. A big moment for America here, the 250th,” he told Fox Sports.

Isabel Keane23 August 2026 21:30

Kyle Kirkwood Wins Freedom 250 Grand Prix

American Kyle Kirkwood won the Freedom 250 Grand Prix just after 4 p.m. Sunday.

Kirkwood led the race for 128 of 147 laps, earning the seventh IndyCar victory of his career.

Isabel Keane23 August 2026 21:06

Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar in pictures:

Spectators watch the Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington, D.C.

Pit crews with Felix Rosenqvist, driver of the #60 Meyer Shank

A poster of U.S. President Donald Trump as drivers take part in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar Series race

UFC president Dana White sits with IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Roger Penske, President Donald Trump, and First Lady Melania Trump in a suite during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix

Isabel Keane23 August 2026 21:01

Scott McLaughlin crashes trying to pass for first place

Scott McLaughlin crashed into a wall while trying to pass Kyle Kirkwood, who is currently in first place.

McLaughlin, who had been in second place, also pulled Felix Rosenqvist into the crash, according to Fox Sports.

McLaughlin’s car suffered heavy damage in the crash, per the report.

Isabel Keane23 August 2026 20:52

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump mingle with high-profile guests

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump mingled with high-profile guests and MAGA allies during Sunday’s Freedom 250 IndyCar race.

Trump was seen taking pictures with Fox News anchor Laura Ingraham and chatting with some of his closest allies, including Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Attorney General Todd Blanche, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Meanwhile, Melania Trump was seen with IndyCar owner Roger Penske and UFC CEO Dana White, per CNN.

Isabel Keane23 August 2026 20:46

'It's an inredible day,' First Lady Melania Trump says of Freedom 250 Grand Prix

First Lady Melania Trump attended the Freedom 250 Grand Prix alongside her husband, President Donald Trump, on Sunday.

“It’s an incredible day,” she told Fox News. “I think everybody did an amazing job. D.C., IndyCar and Fox Corporation — and it is wonderful to have them here.”

Isabel Keane23 August 2026 19:45