Trump Plans to Proceed with U.S. 250th Anniversary Celebration Despite Severe Weather

By Hwang Jin Hyun Posted : July 5, 2026, 11:20 Updated : July 5, 2026, 11:20
Donald Trump, President of the United States [Photo=Reuters·Yonhap News]
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, indicated on July 4 that he intends to proceed with his scheduled speech despite forecasts of extreme heat and storms that could disrupt the 250th anniversary celebration of the nation’s founding.
In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated, "Storms bring good luck to any event" and added that they can make the occasion "a bit more interesting."
He remarked, "We will wait for the storm to pass, whether it takes until 2 a.m. or just one more hour."
Trump's speech and fireworks display, planned for the National Mall in Washington, D.C., are currently delayed due to the storm forecast. His comments reflect a determination to resume the event as soon as the weather improves.
"It’s Saturday night. Let’s have a good time even if we’re outside late tonight," Trump said, noting that the speech is expected to take place at 11 p.m. and questioning, "Who cares?"
He also recalled a major UFC event held about two weeks prior, where rain was predicted at 100%, but it did not rain at all, and the event became a historic occasion.
Trump emphasized, "Our great veterans, especially the many elderly veterans present, have endured hellish battlefields, and that didn’t stop them. Rain will not stop us either."
He concluded, "I will not let a little rain stop our 250th anniversary celebration," adding that he would be leaving the White House soon.



* This article has been translated by AI.

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