Donald Trump Says He’s Delivering Speech “No Matter What Happens” As National Mall Evacuated Due To Severe Weather — Update
Record-breaking temperatures in Washington D.C. on July 4 gave way to scattered thunderstorms around 5 p.m., prompting officials to evacuate attendees gathering for the America 250 festivities. Lightning hazards forced authorities to suspend the planned 7 p.m. start time for Trump's speech and direct crowds to seek shelter indoors.
Trump declared he would deliver his remarks under any circumstances, comparing his resolve to military personnel and stating he was indifferent to potentially addressing an empty venue. Event organisers announced gates would reopen at 9:45 p.m. ET and reaffirmed their commitment to holding the celebration, characterising weather as an obstacle the nation's spirit could overcome.
- Extreme heat followed by severe storms on July 4 forced evacuation of Trump's America 250 speech at the National Mall due to lightning risks
- Trump pledged to deliver his remarks regardless of weather conditions, invoking military sacrifice as justification for proceeding despite potential sparse attendance
- Event organisers confirmed resumption at 9:45 p.m. ET, framing weather disruption as secondary to the nation's 250th anniversary celebration
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