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DrFunkenstein

(8,972 posts) Thu Jul 2, 2026, 11:20 AM Jul 2

Trump vows to give long July 4 address even if it is 107 degrees

Source: The Hill

President Trump on Wednesday vowed that he will deliver a long speech on the National Mall for the U.S.’s 250th birthday, even as forecasters anticipate temperatures climbing to 107 degrees.

“By the way, on July 4th, it’s going to be approximately 107 degrees out, and I’m going to go, and I’m going to make a really long speech just to show that I can do anything,” Trump said during his appearance at the opening ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, N.D.

Saturday’s “Salute to America 250 Celebration & Fireworks” event on the National Mall is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., with Trump slated to speak at 9:45 p.m. EDT. Freedom 250, the Trump administration’s organization behind the scenes operating the Great American State Fair along the National Mall, will also orchestrate the Salute to America event.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5950451-july-4th-trump-rally-heat/

Could Trump pull a William Henry Harrison?

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Trump vows to give long July 4 address even if it is 107 degrees (Original Post) DrFunkenstein Jul 2 OP

It will be after sunset. No joy in watching if he isn't melting in the sun! mymomwasright Jul 2 #1

Temperatures in DC are slow to decrease after the sun goes down. It will still be quite hot at 9:45 PM. generalbetrayus Jul 2 #2

He will only smell worse. twodogsbarking Jul 2 #18

That ought to pack in the crowds! Midnight Writer Jul 2 #3

After 45 minutes of windbaggery, hopefully they'll aim the fireworks at him... johnnyplankton Jul 2 #4

Who in god's name is going to go listen to this blowhard speak at 9:45 pm in this heat? Ray Bruns Jul 2 #5

I won't watch a second of his BS or the fireworks. I will glance at my 17' flagpole Bengus81 Jul 2 #6

Works for me. Keep talking. Joinfortmill Jul 2 #7

Will they make manly military members show up? Dulcinea Jul 2 #8

Go for it Donald! Wear a suit and tie and make the speech as long as possible! Also make sure you slather as much Fil1957 Jul 2 #9

Compensating, obviously. 🍄 (Stormy Daniels knows.) QueerDuck Jul 2 #10

For God's sake Mz Pip Jul 2 #11

Let's hope the address is drop-dead...... Aristus Jul 2 #12

It'd be funny if he fell asleep at the ceremony and had to wake him up sakabatou Jul 2 #13

An hour prior, he'll announce another two week delay Torchlight Jul 2 #14

Good, let him bake. Fla Dem Jul 2 #15

He'll be perfectly comfortable. Talitha Jul 2 #16

A fun prank: set up the a/c, then turn it off when he starts speaking. Qutzupalotl Jul 2 #24

I hope that he does this LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2 #17

We are due for a stroke of luck Bluetus Jul 2 #19

Exposure to excessive heat will be good preparation Blumancru Jul 2 #20

Elderly, in poor shape, wearing heavy dark clothes in suffocating heat. Yeah baby. twodogsbarking Jul 2 #21

Trump vows to give long July 4 address even if it is 107 degrees. MLWR Jul 2 #22

I hope he lingers into the 5th. DavidDvorkin Jul 2 #23

May he die slowly tonekat Jul 2 #25

It will be well after sunset and much cooler when he speaks karynnj Jul 2 #26

Super idea. May he all the MAGA watchers cook - so they understand where they're headed when they die. Wonder Why Jul 2 #27

Oh please do Donny Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2 #28

I remember when he gave that speech at the Arizona border wall in August 2024. LeftInTX Jul 2 #29

Please proceed, Mr. Trump. madinmaryland Jul 2 #30

'I'm Going To Make A Really Long Speech': Trump Jokes About July 4th Temperature Projections - Forbes Breaking News Rhiannon12866 Jul 2 #31

mymomwasright

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1. It will be after sunset. No joy in watching if he isn't melting in the sun!