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Evacuation ordered at National Mall as storms gather ahead of Trump’s America 250 speech
Organizers told thousands to seek shelter as thunderstorms moved in, and the event was delayed after an extreme heat warning reached 110 to 115 degrees.
- On Saturday, organizers evacuated the National Mall in Washington as severe storms gathered, disrupting the Salute to America celebration commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary of independence.
- Before the storms arrived, the East Coast sweltered under extreme heat with index values reaching 110 to 115 degrees, forcing cancellation of Independence Day parades and events across the region.
- Freedom 250 spokesperson Danielle Alvarez said "the safety of our guests, performers, and staff is our top priority" as officials directed thousands to nearby Smithsonian museums and federal buildings.
- President Donald Trump vowed to deliver his speech despite the weather, posting on Truth Social that "storms bring luck" and he would wait out conditions to ensure the celebration continues.
- Celebrations nationwide unfolded against deep political polarization, with world leaders congratulating the U.S. on 250 years of independence from Britain despite the weather disruptions and heat wave.
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Trump set to speak in DC after storms disrupt July 4th festivities
Severe weather disrupted celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary of independence in several East Coast cities, including Washington, where storms prompted a roughly two-hour evacuation of the National Mall.
·Las Vegas, United States
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Instead of Trump's promised fireworks, storm clouds burst across Washington with lightning and thunder. The 250-year celebration is cleared, thousands of visitors evacuated. The US President insists on holding his speech no matter when.
The weather overshadows the celebrations for the 250th founding day of the United States in Washington. After cancellations of events due to extreme heat also a speech of President Trump is delayed.
·Hamburg, Germany
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