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Trump Just Received the Worst News Ever About His July 4th Event — Two Hours Before It Begins
Thus far, Donald Trump’s “Salute to America” has been a disorganized mess.
On Thursday afternoon, Shomari Stone of NBC 4 News reported that the National Park Service is forecasting “heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds” that could delay or even cancel Trump’s grand fireworks finale for his Fourth of July National Mall celebration:
BREAKING: The National Park Service says heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds could delay or cancel the big fireworks display in Washington, DC. Storms With Lightning, Downpours Could Impact Fourth of July Plans. #July4 #july4DC 🇺🇸https://t.co/rr5RHXh4Ug
— Shomari Stone (@shomaristone) July 4, 2019
It is absolutely pouring in DC right now, and people look miserable:
Conditions at the Trump 4th of July, where it’s been raining for 30 minutes, are miserable! pic.twitter.com/5aCDOLTFZc
— Will Sommer (@willsommer) July 4, 2019
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At Lincoln Memorial. Band playing music and rain lashing the public ahead of Donald Trump’s ‘Salute to America’ event. pic.twitter.com/gLTEFroZhH
— David Smith (@SmithInAmerica) July 4, 2019
Dozens of July 4th attendees have lined up in an attempt to get into the reserved area. But there’s no getting in — it’s just a fence! pic.twitter.com/ipWNe6vowN
— Will Sommer (@willsommer) July 4, 2019
The rain is really coming down at the Trump 4th of July! pic.twitter.com/r84NqBTuLI
— Will Sommer (@willsommer) July 4, 2019
The program will start soon, I’m told. pic.twitter.com/rf5Q8yoNc1
— Meredith Lee (@meredithllee) July 4, 2019
Any visitors hoping to grab a closer look at the tanks and the Lincoln Memorial in Washington today will likely be disappointed, as Trump’s “Salute to America” has apparently cut off the area of the speech from the general public.
Reporters posted the pictures of the fencing Thursday afternoon.
There are plenty of fences keeping non-ticket holders away from Trump’s speech and the Lincoln Memorial pic.twitter.com/Vzq15vLw5T
— Will Sommer (@willsommer) July 4, 2019
The gates through the Reflecting Pool in case any member of the general public tried hopping into the water to get closer https://t.co/3sraxhgR0l
— Kathryn Watson (@kathrynw5) July 4, 2019
The fencing extends into the famous Reflecting Pool with a line of fences apparently dropped into the pool to divide one side from the other. According to CNN’s Jim Acosta, the area behind the fencing will only be accessible for VIPs and ticketed guests to Trump’s address. on the National Mall.
It appears most of the folks down on the National Mall won’t be able to get very close to the tanks and military vehicles down by the Lincoln Memorial. That area is behind a lot of fencing and security (accessible to VIP’s and other ticketed guests). pic.twitter.com/2iWoyxqnip
— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) July 4, 2019
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