- The Freedom 250 celebration on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., faced disruptions due to severe weather, leading to evacuations and the cancellation of the Independence Day parade.
- Donald Trump delivered a speech late Saturday evening after weather delays, saying that 150,000 people returned to the National Mall following an earlier evacuation of 375,000.
- During his address, Trump emphasized America's success, promoted his agenda, including the SAVE America Act, strongly condemned communism and declared that “America is a nation of winners.”
- Trump also featured the Artemis II mission crew on stage and made a verbal gaffe, saying “immortible”, which garnered online mockery.
- The Fourth of July celebrations concluded with a massive fireworks display over Washington, D.C., shortly after midnight, following Trump's speech.
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