World · 5 July 2026
Storms and heat disrupt Trump's America 250th birthday celebration in Washington
White House via Wikimedia Commons (Creative Commons CC0 License)
Severe weather forced the evacuation of crowds from the National Mall in Washington, threatening President Donald Trump's planned rally and speech. Visitors had waited hours at security checkpoints in temperatures up to 39 degrees Celsius for the celebration. Record-breaking heat also led to the cancellation of many other local parades and events.
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