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Trump Says He’ll Deliver Long Speech July 4 Despite Heat
High temperatures on Saturday will not deter President Donald Trump from shortening his speech as the country celebrates its 250th birthday. I’m going to make a really long speech just to show that I can do anything,” he said.
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Washington Examiner
· Jul 2, 2026
Trump says 107-degree heat on July 4 won’t deter ‘really long’ National Mall speech
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that triple-digit temperatures won’t shorten his Independence Day address on the National Mall, joking that he will deliver a “really long” speech. “By the way, on July Fourth, 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 []
The Hill
· Jul 3, 2026
Extreme heat advisory delays National Mall July 4 event, organizers say
Entry to the National Mall for a record-breaking fireworks show celebrating July 4 has been delayed as Washington, D.C. braces for extreme heat, Freedom 250 organizers said Thursday. President Trump insisted he would still deliver a lengthy speech at Saturday’s “Salute to America 250 Celebration Fireworks” event, despite forecasts that temperatures will climb to 107 degrees....
The Daily Beast
· Jul 2, 2026
Disturbing Reality of Trump’s Huge July 4 Fireworks Display Exposed
Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesPresident Trump’s upcoming Fourth of July celebrations are facing even more problems than expected, a new report has revealed.Trump already attempted to quell concerns that the 100-plus temperatures forecast for the day would be a problem, telling supporters on Wednesday, “On July 4th, it’s going to be approximately 107 degrees out, and I’m going to make a really long speech just to show that I can do anything. It’s gonna be 107!”As a result of the president’s planned speech, the grand fireworks display, typically scheduled for 9 p.m., is now expected to start at 10:30 p.m. or even as late as 11 p.m.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Hindustan Times
· Jul 1, 2026
Will Donald Trump deliver a speech in 107-degree heat? President says he can 'do anything'
Trump plans a lengthy speech on July 4 in extreme heat to showcase his resilience.
USA TODAY
· Jul 4, 2026
Full Trump speech at Mount Rushmore for America 250 praises 'American achievement' and culture
President Donald Trump's speech at Mount Rushmore, marking the United States' 250th birthday on July 3rd, a day before he is due to speak at July 4th celebrations in Washington D.C.
Irish Star
· Jul 4, 2026
JD Vance makes thinly veiled swipe at his boss Donald Trump in July 4 address
Vance's joke seems to be a reference to Trump bragging about giving a really long speech on July 4, when temperatures are expected to reach above 100 degrees, to show that he can do anything.
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Related coverage for "Trump Says He’ll Deliver Long Speech July 4 Despite Heat": Washington Examiner — Trump says 107-degree heat on July 4 won’t deter ‘really long’ National Mall speech. The Hill — Extreme heat advisory delays National Mall July 4 event, organizers say . The Daily Beast — Disturbing Reality of Trump’s Huge July 4 Fireworks Display Exposed. Hindustan Times — Will Donald Trump deliver a speech in 107-degree heat? President says he can 'do anything'. USA TODAY — Full Trump speech at Mount Rushmore for America 250 praises 'American achievement' and culture. Irish Star — JD Vance makes thinly veiled swipe at his boss Donald Trump in July 4 address