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DC Deploys Armored Vehicles for Trump’s July 4 Celebration

6/29/2026

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Washington, D.C., will host its biggest security operation, deploying armored vehicles, MRAPs and diving boats.
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend July 4 celebrations with 5,000 National Guard troops while officials say no threats exist.
The fireworks display is a National Security Special Event, requiring ID checks, magnetometer screening and prompting long lines and flight suspensions at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from noon July 4 through the next day.

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Washington, D.C., will host its biggest security operation, deploying armored vehicles, MRAPs and diving boats.
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend July 4 celebrations with 5,000 National Guard troops while officials say no threats exist.
The fireworks display is a National Security Special Event, requiring ID checks, magnetometer screening and prompting long lines and flight suspensions at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from noon July 4 through the next day.