Washington, United States, July 5, 2026 (AFP) - Trump pushes ahead with US 250th birthday speech after storm delay

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2026-07-05

US President Donald Trump said he would deliver a much-hyped speech in Washington on Saturday to mark America's 250th birthday "no matter what" after severe weather forced the temporary evacuation of huge crowds of spectators. Tens of thousands who braved the hottest Fourth of July on record in the capital were ordered to clear the National Mall several hours before the address due to approaching thunderstorms. While many streamed toward exits, c......

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