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Trump promises 'really long speech' on July 4 despite extreme heat
USA Today • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump announced he will deliver a lengthy July 4 speech in Washington, D.C., despite forecasted extreme heat reaching triple digits.
- The National Weather Service predicts a high of 101 degrees on July 4, with a heat index potentially exceeding 110 degrees, posing health risks like heat exhaustion.
- Trump's speech is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET on the National Mall, following a "Salute to America" program that starts at 7 p.m., with fireworks delayed until 10:30 p.m. to accommodate the events.
- The fireworks display, organized by the Trump-aligned group Freedom 250, will be launched from 10 sites and is claimed to be the largest in history.
