Could Joe Biden do this?
President Donald Trump says nothing—not even triple-digit temperatures—will stop him from celebrating America’s Independence Day in a big way. During remarks in North Dakota on Wednesday, Trump joked that he plans to deliver a lengthy Fourth of July address in Washington despite forecasts calling for extreme heat, highlighting his determination to mark the nation’s historic 250th anniversary.
Trump made the comments while speaking at the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, where he reflected on the nation’s milestone celebration before joking about the weather expected on Independence Day.
“We’ve spent so much time and effort celebrating 250 years of American freedom,” Trump said. “On July 4th it’s supposed to be around 107 degrees, and I’m going to give a really long speech.”
He added with a smile that he wanted to prove he could handle whatever conditions came his way, even if the weather turned out to be as hot as predicted.
The president also pointed to what he believes is another example of weather forecasts missing the mark. Trump recalled a recent fight held at the White House, saying repeated forecasts warned that heavy rain would force organizers to cancel or delay the event.
According to Trump, those predictions never came true. He said the skies remained clear throughout the evening, allowing the event to begin on schedule without interruption.
Trump also highlighted the television audience for the fight, arguing that it attracted one of the largest audiences of its kind despite airing on a Saturday night—a time slot he described as one of the most difficult for television programming. He said the successful broadcast demonstrated that the event exceeded expectations even after widespread predictions of bad weather.
As preparations continue for Friday night’s Independence Day celebration, reports have suggested that some White House officials are watching attendance expectations because of the combination of extreme heat, increased security measures, and the late evening start time.
Despite those concerns, Trump has given no indication that he intends to shorten or scale back the event. Instead, he appears eager to celebrate America’s Independence Day with a nationally televised address honoring the country’s 250th anniversary and emphasizing patriotism, American history, and the nation’s future.
The president is scheduled to begin speaking at 9:00 p.m. local time on July 4, capping off one of the signature events of this year’s Independence Day celebration in the nation’s capital. With Americans gathering across the country to celebrate the holiday, Trump’s address is expected to serve as a centerpiece of the nationwide observance honoring 250 years of American freedom.
