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July 4, 2026

Trump Addresses Nation Amid Heatwave and Canceled Events at 250th Anniversary Rally

  • President Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks from the Lincoln Memorial at 10 p.m., following a delay from an initial 9:45 p.m. start.
  • Record-breaking heat has led to the cancellation of Washington's Independence Day parade and other events due to safety concerns.
  • Organizers have adjusted event timing and increased cooling resources in response to the extreme heat, which has sent several visitors to medical care.

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