Trump says 107-degree heat on July 4 won’t deter ‘really long’ National Mall speech 45%

By Rena Rowe51%

7/2/2026, 12:33:24 AM

BS Summary: This article contains 18 faulty reasoning types, including Optimism Bias, Self-Serving Bias, and Halo Effect, with Appeal to Emotion as the most egregious example at 26.1% saturation with 91 hits. Analysis detected 549 faulty-reasoning hits from 349 analyzed words, generating a BS Score of 48.1% and a BS Rank of 45% (11,289 of 20,518 articles). This article is better (less manipulative) than 55.00% of the article peer group.

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 just to show that I can do anything,” Trump said, speaking during ceremonies for the opening of Theodore Roosevelt’s new presidential library in North Dakota. 
The nation’s capital is preparing for a full day of celebrations Saturday, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 
At the same time, Washington is expecting temperatures to reach near 101 degrees according to the National Weather Service. 
Heat warnings have also been issued on Thursday and Friday leading into the holiday weekend. 
The president is slated to speak at 9:45 p.m., followed by what has been billed as a record-breaking fireworks show at 10:30 p.m. 
“There will be incredible Flyovers and Airshows featuring our Top Military Pilots and Equipment, and I will deliver keynote remarks that you will not want to miss,” Trump posted on Truth Social last month. 
“To conclude the program, and commemorate this Historic Occasion, I will be launching, what will be, the LARGEST FIREWORKS SHOW IN HISTORY, right here in our Nation’s Capital. 
Do not miss it.” 
TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY YEARS OF ‘ALL MEN CREATED EQUAL’  WHEN WILL THE UNBORN COUNT? 
Guest entry for the celebrations opens at 1 p.m., and all visitors will be required to enter through TSA-like security screenings. 
Only clear bags and small clutches will be allowed through security. 
Coolers and folding chairs are prohibited. 
“It looks as though the heat and humidity will likely hold on through the weekend as well,” the NWS said on Wednesday. 
“However, forecast confidence in the exact high temperatures starts to decrease a bit, as both remnant cloud cover from thunderstorms on previous days and thunderstorms from the day of could impact temperatures.” 
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