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Patriot Front March, Trump Speech, Thunderstorms Force Evacuation

7/6/2026

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Patriot Front Marches

Hundreds of masked Patriot Front members marched on the National Mall during the July 4 celebrations.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a speech and the fireworks display, billed as the largest in history, on National Mall.
Severe thunderstorms forced evacuation, sending attendees to nearby museums and federal buildings for shelter.
The Freedom 250 nonprofit sidelined the bipartisan 2016 commission, prompting Democratic-led states and performers to withdraw.

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Trump Warns Communism

President Donald Trump warned that communism is a “cancer” that must be cut out during his 37-minute address.
The 37-minute address was delivered by President Donald Trump on the National Mall after a thunderstorm evacuation.
Over 850,000 shells illuminated sky as 150,000 spectators stayed and Medal of Honor recipients appeared.
He urged Congress to pass the SAVE Act, requiring photo ID for voter registration.

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Patriot Front Marches

Hundreds of masked Patriot Front members marched on the National Mall during the July 4 celebrations.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a speech and the fireworks display, billed as the largest in history, on National Mall.
Severe thunderstorms forced evacuation, sending attendees to nearby museums and federal buildings for shelter.
The Freedom 250 nonprofit sidelined the bipartisan 2016 commission, prompting Democratic-led states and performers to withdraw.

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