On July 5, Trump posted on Truth Social that "at 7:05 PM the previous day, 424,000 people had gathered in the National Mall area of Washington, D.C." Although the event was initially canceled due to severe weather, he claimed he immediately reversed that decision.
He noted, "I gave the audience time to return, and incredibly, at least 150,000 came back," asserting that the event was even more spectacular than originally planned.
A major celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States took place on July 4 in Washington, D.C. However, extreme heat, nearing 104 degrees Fahrenheit, combined with thunderstorms led to a temporary evacuation order for the National Mall.
Attendees moved to nearby buildings and museums before returning to the event site later that night. Trump's speech began later than scheduled, and the fireworks display took place around midnight after his address.
Trump praised the response of the Secret Service and law enforcement agencies for assisting with the evacuation and re-entry of attendees. He remarked, "The event dramatically concluded with heavy rain immediately after the fireworks."
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