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Trump delivers July 4th speech at National Mall after severe weather evacuation

Trump says July Fourth speech is still on after severe weather empties National MallTrump says will still deliver July 4th speech after weather prompted evacuation of National Mall

President Trump confirmed he will deliver his July 4th speech at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., despite severe weather forcing an evacuation of the grounds.

The event proceeds as part of the Freedom 250 bicentennial celebration, marking a key moment in the nation's 250-year history since independence.

  • The National Mall has hosted every major U.S. presidential inauguration since 1801.
  • Freedom 250 celebrations are scheduled to run through 2026 to culminate the bicentennial year.
  • Drone strikes forced the evacuation of the Mall for the first time in a major presidential event during the 2020s.
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