National Mall celebration evacuated before Trump speech

Storms forced evacuations before Trump’s July 4th America 250 speech.

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Trump's 'Salute to America' event being evacuated due to weather conditions

Trump’s America 250 Bash Goes Dark as Guests Ordered to Leave

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Organizers ordered an evacuation of the National Mall on July 4 after severe thunderstorms approached Washington, disrupting the Salute to America celebration before President Donald Trump’s planned America 250 address. Freedom 250 and the United States Secret Service told attendees to leave the event area immediately and seek shelter in nearby federal buildings or Smithsonian museums. The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of Washington, Maryland and Virginia. Trump was still expected to speak around 10 p.m., with event timing subject to weather conditions.

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