Weather emergencies disrupt Trump’s Fourth of July plans
WASHINGTON — It was supposed to be the largest Fourth of July celebration in recent history, featuring a record-breaking fireworks display and remarks by President Donald Trump. But despite Trump’s best efforts, the weather stymied his plans, forcing thousands of spectators to evacuate as lightning and dark clouds rolled over the White House toward the celebration area surrounding the Washington Monument. Shortly after the main program was set to begin, organizers announced spectators needed to
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump insisted his much-touted July Fourth show on the National Mall would go on despite severe weather that threw the event into chaos.
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