Trump delivers 250th Independence Day address as storms disrupt National Mall celebrations i

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US President Donald Trump delivered a keynote address at Washington’s National Mall marking 250 years since American independence, after severe weather briefly disrupted the celebrations. Large crowds were evacuated due to lightning before later returning for the resumption of events. In his speech, Trump highlighted US history, military strength, space exploration, and national unity, while also making political remarks on elections and voter ID laws. The ceremony featured appearances by veterans, astronauts, and Gold Star families, with fireworks planned to conclude the national celebration. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #aljazeeraenglish #BreakingNews #aljazeeralivenews #aljazeeraenglis

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