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Trump Speech Resumes, Fireworks Continue Despite D.C. Thunderstorm Chaos

7/6/2026

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Organizers were criticized for lacking a contingency plan despite thunderstorms in Washington, D.C.
The fireworks show continued in rain, prompting crowds to re-queue after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the speech would resume and the site would reopen at 9:45 p.m. following the storm.
The Secret Service required a second security screening, causing hour-long waits and prompting Freedom 250 to issue a statement that rain would not dim its pride.

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Organizers were criticized for lacking a contingency plan despite thunderstorms in Washington, D.C.
The fireworks show continued in rain, prompting crowds to re-queue after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the speech would resume and the site would reopen at 9:45 p.m. following the storm.
The Secret Service required a second security screening, causing hour-long waits and prompting Freedom 250 to issue a statement that rain would not dim its pride.