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Evacuation ordered as storms gather in Washington before Trump’s July 4 speech

Evacuation ordered as storms gather in Washington before Trump’s July 4 speech
South China Morning Post Saturday 04 July 2026, 23:50 UTC By Associated Press 1 min read
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Advertisement Evacuation ordered as storms gather in Washington before Trump’s July 4 speech People gathered for celebrations at the National Mall were encouraged to go into museums and other nearby buildings 1-MIN READ1-MIN Listen An evacuation was ordered on Saturday evening at the National Mall as storms gathered around Washington just hours before US President Donald Trump was scheduled to deliver a speech commemorating America’s 250th anniversary of independence. Those on the Mall were...

Advertisement Evacuation ordered as storms gather in Washington before Trump’s July 4 speech People gathered for celebrations at the National Mall were encouraged to go into museums and other nearby buildings 1-MIN READ1-MIN Listen An evacuation was ordered on Saturday evening at the National Mall as storms gathered around Washington just hours before US President Donald Trump was scheduled to deliver a speech commemorating America’s 250th anniversary of independence. Those on the Mall were encouraged to go to federal buildings nearby or Smithsonian museums. “Freedom 250 will share updates on programming and doors reopening,” Freedom 250 spokeswoman Danielle Alvarez said in a statement. More to follow … Advertisement Advertisement Select Voice Select Speed 1.00x
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