Storms Force National Mall Evacuation Ahead of Trump’s July 4 Speech
Storms prompted a roughly two-hour evacuation and delayed Trump’s speech until about 11 p.m., officials said.
- The United States Secret Service suspended security screening and ordered an evacuation of the National Mall due to dangerous storms ahead of President Trump's Independence Day speech on July 4, 2026.
- President Trump postponed his keynote speech to 11:00 p.m. ET after the storm evacuation, assuring that the celebration would continue despite the weather.
- Severe weather disrupted America’s 250th Independence Day celebrations in multiple East Coast cities, causing cancellations and evacuations in some locations.
- The National Mall event featured heightened security and political elements, with the Freedom 250 group organizing a largely partisan celebration, drawing mixed public reactions.
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Trump delivers keynote address at ‘Salute to America 250’ event on the National Mall
Speaking in Washington after storms prompted a roughly two-hour evacuation of the National Mall, Trump honored veterans, including several from World War II and one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat in Vietnam.
Trump addresses nation and fireworks light up National Mall after storm delay
President Trump lauded America's storied history on Saturday night in a speech marking the 250th anniversary of its independence, while also praising his war in Iran, railing against "communists," and vowing to restrict mail-in ballots.
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Quotidiano Nazionale(Agenzia Vista) USA, July 05, 2026 The party for the 250th US at the National Mall in Washington ends with a concert and a long fireworks show, after the speech of President Trump. Here is the execution of the American Anthem. WhiteHouse Source: Agenzia Vista / Alexander Jakhnagiev
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