Trump vows to give long July 4 address even if it is 107 degrees
Officials expect 850,000 fireworks shells and a military flyover as Trump plans a late-night address despite dangerous heat.
- On Saturday, President Donald Trump plans to deliver a lengthy address on the National Mall, vowing to speak even if temperatures reach approximately 107°F, declaring he wants "just to show that I can do anything."
- An extreme heatwave across the United States is bringing dangerous conditions to Washington, with more than 142 million Americans under heat warnings. National Weather Service forecaster Brian Hurley warned prolonged outdoor exposure could be "overwhelming."
- Mayor Muriel Bowser expressed concern that the fireworks display, billed as "the largest fireworks display in history," might not begin until 11pm, creating what she called "a long, long day" for attendees.
- CNN reported growing angst inside the White House regarding attendance numbers, while officials advised attendees to remain hydrated and use misting stations as security restrictions prohibit large backpacks and folding chairs.
- Contrasting with January last year, when Trump moved his inauguration indoors due to cold temperatures forecast to reach-5 degrees Celsius, the administration's current insistence on outdoor events for the 250th anniversary proceeds despite public health warnings.
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Trump announces a long speech for the US anniversary despite the high heat. Behind the scenes, however, there is growing concern about a small number of visitors.
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President Donald Trump has vowed to deliver a 'really long speech' on the National Mall this Saturday even as Washington DC faces near-record heat for America's 250th birthday. The crowds he wants to draw will contend with a cooler ban, airport-style security, and fireworks that may not end until after midnight. 'On July Fourth it's going to be approximately 107 degrees (41.6°C) out, and I'm going to go and I'm going to make a really long speech…
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With temperatures forecast to reach up to 42 degrees, the US president told an audience he planned to make a long speech, “just to show that I can do anything”.
Trump vows to give long July 4 address even if it is 107 degrees
President Trump on Wednesday vowed that he will deliver a long speech on the National Mall for the U.S.'s 250th birthday, even as forecasters anticipate temperatures climbing to 107 degrees. "By the way, on July 4, it's going to be approximately 107 degrees out, and I'm going to go, and I'm going to make a really long speech just to show that I can do anything," Trump said while he spoke at the opening ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Preside…
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