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Trump Vows Midnight Independence Day Speech Amid Storm

7/6/2026

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President Donald Trump announced he would give a lengthy Independence Day speech despite a thunderstorm forecast.
The Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall was cancelled and site evacuated after thunderstorms arrived.
Trump posted on Truth Social he would wait until 2:00 a.m. to speak, claiming storms bring good luck.
Fox News anchor Bret Baier warned that delaying the speech could limit its audience because of chaotic conditions.

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President Donald Trump announced he would give a lengthy Independence Day speech despite a thunderstorm forecast.
The Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall was cancelled and site evacuated after thunderstorms arrived.
Trump posted on Truth Social he would wait until 2:00 a.m. to speak, claiming storms bring good luck.
Fox News anchor Bret Baier warned that delaying the speech could limit its audience because of chaotic conditions.