Crowds Evacuated as Storms Menace Washington Ahead of Trump Speech

New York Times Sunday 05 July 2026, 01:04 UTC By Campbell Robertson and Aishvarya Kavi 1 min read

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Thunderstorms headed toward Washington on Saturday evening, forcing evacuations of thousands at the National Mall.

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Donald Trump's Fourth of July speech delayed as Secret Service tell attendees 'move, move' President Donald Trump's Fourth of July speech was delayed after severe storms swept through Washington DC, forcing crowds to evacuate the National Mall as police urged people to 'move, move, move!' President Donald Trump's Fourth of July address has been postponed following a severe weather warning. Intense storms descended on Washington, prompting event organisers to order an evacuation on Saturday,...

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