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(88,166 posts) Wed Jul 1, 2026, 07:17 PM Wednesday

Trump vows to give long July 4 address even if it is 107 degrees [View all]

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.

The president previously billed the event on the National Mall as “the most spectacular TRUMP RALLY of them all.”

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

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Trump vows to give long July 4 address even if it is 107 degrees [View all] RandySF Wednesday OP

FINGERS CROSSED HAB911 Wednesday #1

yes indeed. i hope that speech he plans to give is one of the longest ones he's ever made. that would be great! nt orleans Wednesday #79

In Jesus' name we pray dflprincess Wednesday #84

Bless their hearts. Dave Bowman Wednesday #95

Shame on you with that devil's face there. murielm99 16 hrs ago #118

Dropping dead. What a wonderful birthday gift to America!! AZ8theist Wednesday #91

I don't pray for anyting but safe take-offs and landings cuz 31j20b3 16 hrs ago #120

I hope so... 2naSalit Wednesday #2

He feels the need to show he can do it? underpants Wednesday #3

Except he can't get anyone to perform PatSeg Wednesday #86

Croak please, dunce... wcmagumba Wednesday #4

This motherfucker is a 12 year old. Stacey Grove Wednesday #5

He's a two year old, that's when his emotional development stopped. diane in sf Wednesday #105

Yes, but... Calico20 8 hrs ago #135

He will have AC installed on the stage and cold water to drink, wnylib Wednesday #6

I hope all 20 attendees rush the stage to cool off and get a drink. Talitha Wednesday #107

Oh, so you think you can do ANYTHING? CaliforniaPeggy Wednesday #7

80 yr old man with multiple medical issues giving a "long speech" on a 107 degree humid day. irisblue Wednesday #8

hope Walter Reed has communications issues dave99 Wednesday #109

Maybe someone could let him know that Fidel Castro gave hours-long speeches Vogon_Glory 20 hrs ago #112

Gosh that's so dangerous! LuvLoogie Wednesday #9

Is this how it is going to happen? Aristus Wednesday #17

"Speech" of LIES. Melt MF nt Cha Wednesday #10

Just his usual grievances Cha. So inspiring livetohike Wednesday #16

That would be the ultimate Karma! Pass Cha Wednesday #40

How about... GopherGal Wednesday #11

Now how awesome would that be, he dies giving his gawd damn speech!!!!!! a kennedy Wednesday #12

The guy who wouldn't honor the graves of veterans because it was raining? Aristus Wednesday #13

Possible heat stroke? Emile Wednesday #14

Seems likely to me vapor2 Wednesday #104

Get him God. Get him lame54 Wednesday #15

If Donald John wants to defy the weather like President William Henry Harrison did in 1841 Vogon_Glory Wednesday #18

Came here to make the same Harrison reference. Music Man Wednesday #111

C'mon, heat stroke! buzzycrumbhunger Wednesday #19

I hear cankles can explode in excessive heat. OGBuzz Wednesday #61

TACO RockRaven Wednesday #20

My exact thoughts RR popsdenver Wednesday #57

he's 80 yrs old, it'll still be hot/humid out, and a nice long speech should wear him down nt orleans Wednesday #85

🙏🏻 bamagal62 Wednesday #21

Drink lots of diet coke all day and eat many salty foods mcar Wednesday #22

Could be fun to watch PJMcK Wednesday #23

Go for it, k. Give us something to REALLY celebrate this holiday. niyad Wednesday #24

Talk about karmic. yellow dahlia Wednesday #98

Yay!!! With any luck he'll finally give us... SeattleVet Wednesday #25

There is a precedent of US Presidents dying on July 4. TomSlick Wednesday #26

I'd bet on jumbotrons showing pre-recorded Trump Y-M-C-A dancing struggle4progress Wednesday #29

Trump said TomSlick Wednesday #34

He ain't known for bein consistent, and he generally ain't been called on it so much struggle4progress Wednesday #44

Good point. TomSlick Wednesday #47

I think you are correct. The Madcap Wednesday #93

And don't forget those cankles. OGBuzz Wednesday #62

This is his chance to prove his popularity! All of America is breathlessly eager for a two hour Trump speech! struggle4progress Wednesday #27

A two-hour speech? calimary Wednesday #88

Will they be busing in thousands of military? Norrrm Wednesday #28

451F IA8IT Wednesday #30

Except this bunch just bans, not burns! niyad Wednesday #68

Please proceed. (nt) Pinback Wednesday #31

Good. nt Susan Calvin Wednesday #32

Well, it COULD turn out to be the greatest 4th of July celebration of all time.... Escape Wednesday #33

I triple dog dare him. mercuryblues Wednesday #35

Go for it. C_U_L8R Wednesday #36

Gone On the Fourth of July Rastapopoulos Wednesday #37

Orrex, this could be the moment you have been waiting for. . . Stargleamer Wednesday #38

Dancing! yellow dahlia Wednesday #100

Collapse on the 4th but don't die until the 5th. 3catwoman3 Wednesday #39

There is ONE thing I wish he had in common with those two, and JFK. niyad Wednesday #69

Good point. yellow dahlia Wednesday #99

🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞 littlemissmartypants Wednesday #41

Fun fact: ToxMarz Wednesday #42

🙏 OGBuzz Wednesday #64

I think that's a great idea! Make sure to wear a suit and the whole shebang, Don. Vinca Wednesday #43

Oh Good! Trueblue Texan Wednesday #45

I live about 200 miles south of Medora. BHDem53 Wednesday #46

"Pride goeth before a fall." Totally Tunsie Wednesday #48

Do it! Do it! Do it! (I know he won't, but...) Grokenstein Wednesday #49

If he is outside: portable refrigeration devices in his diapers nuxvomica Wednesday #72

Maybe he will melt like wicked witch in Oz Tree Lady Wednesday #50

He deserves a proper Nazi send off Blue Owl Wednesday #56

shithole may pass out........................ Lovie777 Wednesday #51

Maybe we'll get lucky and it'll rain rpannier Wednesday #52

I'm all for it, has anyone told Trump how presidential he looks in his overcoat? dem4decades Wednesday #53

HEAT STROKE FEVER Blue Owl Wednesday #54

I'm in the "pool" for July 13th FakeNoose Wednesday #55

I'm predicting August 6th Seinan Sensei Wednesday #106

The longer the better quaker bill Wednesday #58

Go for it pal. Make it long, and wear a nice heavy coat. NNadir Wednesday #59

Come on... Dave Id Wednesday #60

I live 20 mi. north of the White House, Current temp. in DC is 90 degrees and "feels like" is 101 degrees. 50 Shades Of Blue Wednesday #63

Here's hoping he gets a sunburn when he takes a nap sakabatou Wednesday #65

Brilliant ! MW67 Wednesday #66

He won't be speaking until nearly10pm niyad Wednesday #71

Yet another reason to detest this man Cadfael Wednesday #67

I feel you. FalloutShelter Wednesday #73

Smoke, mirrors and lies. MerryBlooms Wednesday #70

As if... Innocent Smith Wednesday #74

I'm in the minority here....... lastlib Wednesday #75

Heat Stroke Don't Fail Us Now! danieljsf Wednesday #76

He actually thinks anyone wants a "really long speech"??? He's insane. May he drop deal of heat prostration. pat_k Wednesday #77

Hitler gave a two and a half hour speech in September 1939.. Permanut Wednesday #78

I'm not planning to watch him vomit praise of himself. greatauntoftriplets Wednesday #80

hope anyone who goes to that gopiscrap Wednesday #81

By all means LilElf70 Wednesday #82

At this time, let us take a moment to remember President Zachary Taylor and hope that history repeats itself dflprincess Wednesday #83

Large amounts of Diet Coke and lots of water but does he eat fruit? Otherwise, sounds pretty good Deuxcents Wednesday #90

presidents kind of have a history of dying on July 4th........ Takket Wednesday #87

He 'vows'/says lots of things NewEnglandAutumn Wednesday #89

People will leave or just won't go. Figarosmom Wednesday #92

I HOPE HE POOPS HIS PANTS AND FAINTS! RB77 Wednesday #94

Just so it's on video so we can all enjoy it dflprincess Wednesday #97

Oh, please do, and let's hope he gobbles Adderall azureblue Wednesday #96

Best idea he's ever had! FullySupportDems Wednesday #101

Go for it. ColoringFool Wednesday #102

He'll be shaded. The adoring cult will be dropping like flies Bristlecone Wednesday #103

Orrex may finally get his wish jmowreader Wednesday #108

Awesome! Iris Wednesday #110

He is doing the speech at night sabbat hunter 19 hrs ago #113

Would be much more impressive if he would give his long speech while jogging around the green reflecting pool. retread 19 hrs ago #114

LOL, I can't imagine, nor do I want to how even more gross he will look Jbraybarten 18 hrs ago #115

Need to slip a couple of salt tablets into his Diet Coke for that one ... eppur_se_muova 17 hrs ago #116

It's still disgustingly hot and humid, even at 10pm. Plus, the bugs. With the lighting all around him they'll be flying Raftergirl 17 hrs ago #117

My husband and I participated in a protest Saturday. murielm99 16 hrs ago #119

Heat index is not the temperature, president bullshitter. maxsolomon 15 hrs ago #121

Doubt he'll end up delivering it in person on the mall -- any more than the SService allegorical oracle 15 hrs ago #122

Goodness! In that case, it would be a good idea to double up on the adderall. harumph 15 hrs ago #123

Stop. Don't. Come back. 0rganism 15 hrs ago #124

Sure he will. From the Oval Office, transmitted via CCTV to his adoring worshippers, Buns_of_Fire 15 hrs ago #125

It would be lovely present for the nation's 250th birthday if Trump dropped dead in the heat. Martin68 15 hrs ago #126

Go for. It Donny. You can do it! Botany 14 hrs ago #127

9:45 pm?? moose65 14 hrs ago #128

This shows extremely bad judgment. returnee 12 hrs ago #129

Maybe the heat will do to him what the cold did the William Henry Harrison AZLD4Candidate 10 hrs ago #130

To quote Obama Quanta 9 hrs ago #131

Well, if a person looks at all the promises this fucker has broken, i'd say bluestarone 8 hrs ago #132

That's why I'm staying the Hell home. COL Mustard 8 hrs ago #133

Am I the only one who hears a rowing coxswain shouting? Maeve 8 hrs ago #134

I hope he doesn't forget the proper holiday attire DFW 7 hrs ago #136