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Storms Delay Trump’s Independence Day Speech, Then Delivered

7/5/2026

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Severe storms forced an evacuation of the National Mall, moved spectators to federal buildings, and delayed President Donald Trump's Independence Day address.
After the evacuation, President Trump delivered his speech on the Mall and the Salute to America event stayed suspended.
He honored World War II veterans, Black Special Forces officer, Medal of Honor recipient William Harvey Carney, promoted the SAVE America Act, denounced communism, and claimed Iran’s navy was sunk.

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Severe storms forced an evacuation of the National Mall, moved spectators to federal buildings, and delayed President Donald Trump's Independence Day address.
After the evacuation, President Trump delivered his speech on the Mall and the Salute to America event stayed suspended.
He honored World War II veterans, Black Special Forces officer, Medal of Honor recipient William Harvey Carney, promoted the SAVE America Act, denounced communism, and claimed Iran’s navy was sunk.