what is trump doing on the 4th of july

Trump is expected to spend the Fourth of July at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., where he plans to give a long speech and attend the “Salute to America 250 Celebration and Fireworks” event. Reports say he’s slated to speak around 9:45 p.m. EDT, with fireworks starting later in the evening.

What’s planned

• A public event on the National Mall tied to America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

• Trump has said he intends to deliver a “really long speech” despite forecast heat around 107 degrees in Washington.

• The event is being organized through Freedom 250, and it includes military flyovers and a large fireworks show.

Timing

• Event start: 7 p.m.

• Trump’s remarks: about 9:45 p.m. EDT.

• Fireworks: around 10:30 p.m. according to one schedule, though D.C. officials have said 11 p.m.

Context

This year’s July 4 is shaping up as a major 250th-birthday celebration, with the White House promoting it as a historic national event rather than a standard holiday appearance.

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