Trump vows to give long July 4 address even if it is 107 degrees

[RandySF]

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/

[HAB911]

1. FINGERS CROSSED

[orleans]

79. 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

[dflprincess]

84. In Jesus' name we pray

[Dave Bowman]

95. Bless their hearts.

[murielm99]

118. Shame on you with that devil's face there.

[AZ8theist]

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

[31j20b3]

120. I don't pray for anyting but safe take-offs and landings cuz

I don't spend time in fox holes, but I'd pray for the 4th to a record-breaking day of heat and humidity during his speech

[2naSalit]

2. I hope so...

With the grand finale being him giving us the greatest gift we all want right now.

[underpants]

3. He feels the need to show he can do it?

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Anyone who respects the Office, sits on the side grins and lets the performers perform. Not this a hole.

[PatSeg]

86. Except he can't get anyone to perform

for his events anymore, so he's just going to step in himself, oblivious to the fact that no one, not even his supporters, want to hear him talk.

This is going to be very sad and he's going to be super pissed and humiliated. Not to mention with his health, a long speech in that kind of heat probably isn't a good idea. Oh well, who are we to stop him, right?

Seriously though, young healthy people pass out in extreme heat all the time. He is pushing his luck.

[wcmagumba]

4. Croak please, dunce...

[Stacey Grove]

5. This motherfucker is a 12 year old.

Scratch that, I've come across 12 year olds with more on the ball.

[diane in sf]

105. He's a two year old, that's when his emotional development stopped.

[wnylib]

6. He will have AC installed on the stage and cold water to drink,

but will not admit that to anyone.

[Talitha]

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

Then push him to the side and watch him gasp like a carp.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. Oh, so you think you can do ANYTHING?

Well, c'mon. Show us.

How about doing the thing we'd love to see.

[irisblue]

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

Walter Reed will be on high alert

[dave99]

109. hope Walter Reed has communications issues

[Vogon_Glory]

112. Maybe someone could let him know that Fidel Castro gave hours-long speeches

in Tropical Cuba. Maybe he might want to one-up the ghost of Fidel.

[LuvLoogie]

9. Gosh that's so dangerous!

Oh my! Please don't! We want you to live to be 100 years old!

[Aristus]

17. Is this how it is going to happen?

Have we just been failing this whole time to use reverse psychology?

[Cha]

10. "Speech" of LIES. Melt MF nt

[livetohike]

16. Just his usual grievances Cha. So inspiring

. If we’re lucky, he’ll collapse from dehydration.

[Cha]

40. That would be the ultimate Karma! Pass

completely OUT during one of Big Ugly LIE Fests.

Come on, Divine Intervention! ☮️💙🌻🕯️🕊️

Aloha livetohike!

[GopherGal]

11. How about...

doing it standing in the direct sunlight, without any beverages within reach.
And standing next to a space-heater. In his full oversized ill-tailored suit.

[a kennedy]

12. Now how awesome would that be, he dies giving his gawd damn speech!!!!!!

Ugh, I just can NOT stand this piece of shit. 🤬 🤬 🤬 Wait, the MAGA’s would make him a saint….ok, just let heat stroke hit him and then he’d be done as far as being POTUS.

[Aristus]

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

Okay, but only if it results in his death from heat exhaustion…

[Emile]

14. Possible heat stroke?

[vapor2]

104. Seems likely to me

[lame54]

15. Get him God. Get him

[Vogon_Glory]

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

I’m all for it.

As for the rest of us, wear hats, use sunscreen, drink plenty of fluids and try to stay out of direct sunlight as much as possible.

Here’s to your health!

[Music Man]

111. Came here to make the same Harrison reference.

[buzzycrumbhunger]

19. C'mon, heat stroke!

… and a major heart attack—and maybe stroke—to help it along before the EMTs can arrive.

[OGBuzz]

61. I hear cankles can explode in excessive heat.

[RockRaven]

20. TACO

And it isn't predicted to be 107 at 9:45 PM anyway.

[popsdenver]

57. My exact thoughts RR

That's probably why he picked that time........How about at noon PoopyPants????? The air conditioning they have on stage will drive everyone away, when it blows his odorous butt odor around.........

[orleans]

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

[bamagal62]

21. 🙏🏻

[mcar]

22. Drink lots of diet coke all day and eat many salty foods

Dehydration, do your job.

[PJMcK]

23. Could be fun to watch

(wink)

[niyad]

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

[yellow dahlia]

98. Talk about karmic.

[SeattleVet]

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

Something to celebrate 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Come on, heatstroke!

[TomSlick]

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

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on July 4, 1826, and James Monroe died on July 4, 1831.

Trump is a old fat guy with circulatory issues. Even if they attempt AC blowers, it's going to be stinking hot and humid.

I'm clinging to hope.

[struggle4progress]

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

[TomSlick]

34. Trump said

“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."

At this point, not appearing in person would be an admission of mortality.

[struggle4progress]

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

[TomSlick]

47. Good point.

If he doesn't die on stage, the second best would for him to wuss out.

[The Madcap]

93. I think you are correct.

It will be pre-recorded and shown on the jumbotron. There is no way he will stand out in that heat.

[OGBuzz]

62. And don't forget those cankles.

[struggle4progress]

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

He can have ICE agents deport people who try to leave early.

And since the House isn't in session, GOP representatives should pack the grassy mall, just so the crowd doesn't look too thin. They can cheer his every word! I love inflation! Yay! Buy my crypto-currency! Yay! Elon Musk is a trillionaire and now can give unlimited money to elections Yay!

[calimary]

88. A two-hour speech?

That’s when I’ll be sure to go out for a nice extended exercise walk, up & down some of our local hills. And then maybe come back to have some nice sweetened ice tea, and a little extra chocolate. And maybe something festive on TV, and NOTHING, in any way, that involves OR celebrates the Donald.

[Norrrm]

28. Will they be busing in thousands of military?

[IA8IT]

30. 451F

[niyad]

68. Except this bunch just bans, not burns!

[Pinback]

31. Please proceed. (nt)

[Susan Calvin]

32. Good. nt

[Escape]

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

totally up to the Grim Reaper..

[mercuryblues]

35. I triple dog dare him.

[C_U_L8R]

36. Go for it.

Have a few burgers and bucket of fries too.
Let’s see how much heat that ticker can take. .

[Rastapopoulos]

37. Gone On the Fourth of July

[Stargleamer]

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

JD Vance will be a horrible president, but at least there will be Dancing in the Street.

[yellow dahlia]

100. Dancing!

[3catwoman3]

39. Collapse on the 4th but don't die until the 5th.

We don't want him to have anything in common with Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.

[niyad]

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

[yellow dahlia]

99. Good point.

[littlemissmartypants]

41. 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

[ToxMarz]

42. Fun fact:

To date, a total of THREE presidents have died on July 4 ...
... Jefferson, Adams, and Monroe. Crazy huh?
🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

[OGBuzz]

64. 🙏

[Vinca]

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

Probably shouldn't have any water on the stage, can't let that red tie get wet. No fans, either. Too distracting. Have to keep the 5 people in attendance from leaving.

[Trueblue Texan]

45. Oh Good!

That's one promise I hope he keeps! It'll give him a bit of insight as to the temperature of hell, which we all hope he'll be on the way to soon, especially if his 80 year old ass goes galavanting around in 107 degree heat! Go for it, dude! Your base awaits as do the fires of hell!

[BHDem53]

46. I live about 200 miles south of Medora.

Definitely a strong stench wafting in from the north. 💩🤮

[Totally Tunsie]

48. "Pride goeth before a fall."

However, chump isn't expected to begin speaking until 9:45 p.m. and the temperature at that time is forecast to be 88 degrees or so. Let's hope for miserably humid!

[Grokenstein]

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

He'll be indoors or have a nice A/C-equipped bulletproof box "for his safety." But he'll still be babbling and farting at a dwindling audience, and apparently his minions/handlers can't even PAY jerks to show up anymore.

[nuxvomica]

72. If he is outside: portable refrigeration devices in his diapers

It sounds like he feels the need to solidify his godlike status to cult members so he'll manage it though cheating. People around him may notice the occasional cool yet rancid-smelling breeze.

[Tree Lady]

50. Maybe he will melt like wicked witch in Oz

I would pay to see just that.

[Blue Owl]

56. He deserves a proper Nazi send off

[Lovie777]

51. shithole may pass out........................

or maybe another made up attempt on him.

[rpannier]

52. Maybe we'll get lucky and it'll rain

He can be Donald "William H Harrison" Trump

[dem4decades]

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

[Blue Owl]

54. HEAT STROKE FEVER

Bring it motherfuckers

[FakeNoose]

55. I'm in the "pool" for July 13th

Lastlib has a Chump "death pool" and DUers are predicting what date we think Chump will kick the bucket.

The date I predicted is July 13th ... but if it happens on July 4th and if he croaks in front of TV cameras because of the 100+ temperatures ... so be it. It means I won't win the pool, but I'd still consider it a "win" in every other sense.

Got my fingers crossed .....

[Seinan Sensei]

106. I'm predicting August 6th

86’ed on 8/6

[quaker bill]

58. The longer the better

Not that I will watch a single word. We need him on full display as much as possible on every occasion he can make up between now and November. Hopefully he will rant about election fraud and the great replacement theory behind his failed birthright citizsnship EO.

[NNadir]

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

[Dave Id]

60. Come on...

heatstroke!

[50 Shades Of Blue]

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

Supposed to be even hotter on Saturday.

So yeah, you do that, Trump. Wear your warmest suit.

[sakabatou]

65. Here's hoping he gets a sunburn when he takes a nap

[MW67]

66. Brilliant !

This is absolutely one of his best ideas ever ! Should be a huge crowd for this one, standing in the direct sun of a humid 107 degrees day

[niyad]

71. He won't be speaking until nearly10pm

[Cadfael]

67. Yet another reason to detest this man

He makes me harm my karma by rooting for heat stroke

[FalloutShelter]

73. I feel you.

He is really bad for my practice too.
And it is not just him… but the anger he engender. It is an outrage every single day.

[MerryBlooms]

70. Smoke, mirrors and lies.

Anus mouth, melting orange makeup, comb over flapping in th wind... Gibberish for an hour... Who wouldn't spend money to see that spectacle?
Not even free on the YouTube, Dolt Donny. Dismissed 🫡

[Innocent Smith]

74. As if...

...there wasn't already enough hot air.

[lastlib]

75. I'm in the minority here.......

I don't want him to croak on the Fourth of July, and besmirch our national birthday (particularly this one) with his putrid rotting corpse. His stupid cult would turn him into a martyr on the basis that he took the dirt nap on the same day as Jefferson, Adams, and Monroe. No thanks. NO EFFIN' WAY I want him in ANY comparison to those men. He belongs down with the likes of Buchanan, Pierce, Fillmore, Harding and Hoover.

But if he holds off til the fifth.....I'll be the happiest celebrator in town!

[danieljsf]

76. Heat Stroke Don't Fail Us Now!

/sarcasm (maybe)

[pat_k]

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

[Permanut]

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

I think Mango Mussolini can double or triple that.

[greatauntoftriplets]

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

But if he collapses from the heat, I'll watch the video repeatedly.

[gopiscrap]

81. hope anyone who goes to that

dies of heat stroke

[LilElf70]

82. By all means

Please keep spreading more lies and bullshit to please your narcissistic ways. Time is no object. I can wait for the end.

[dflprincess]

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

"On July 4, 1850, Taylor attended Independence Day festivities and a groundbreaking ceremony at the Washington Monument on an extremely hot, humid day.

After returning to the White House overheated and exhausted, he consumed a large quantity of iced milk* and fresh cherries, followed by several glasses of ice water.

Shortly after, Taylor was struck with violent stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and dehydration"

He died on July 9th.

*(no doubt raw, unpastuerized milk. Perhaps RFK, Jr could supply that).

[Deuxcents]

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

I’ll be surprised if he even shows up..rain or shine.

[Takket]

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

[NewEnglandAutumn]

89. He 'vows'/says lots of things

Grocery prices would come down on day 1
We have a deal with Iran
Gas prices will go down
Housing costs will go down
He will create jobs
Doge checks
Tariff checks
etc

Personally I would love to see him try to give a speech in the heat, it could answer the question 'how much of him is plastic'

[Figarosmom]

92. People will leave or just won't go.

Kids will fall asleep and they aren't allowed to bring in coolers this year. People will just not bother. It's notice you can see the fireworks up in yhe sky from somewhere else. Like someace with music and drinks. And if the fireworks aren't starting till 11 or 12, that's way too late. Even in my younger years after watching the fireworks thst started as soon as it got dark I was blazed by the time we were walking back to the car to go home. The heat and humidity takes a lot out of you.

AND EHO GIVES A SHIT RATHER OR NOT HE CAN MAKE A LONG SPEECH IN HOT WEATHER? NOBODY CARES.

[RB77]

94. I HOPE HE POOPS HIS PANTS AND FAINTS!

While raging about Obama.

[dflprincess]

97. Just so it's on video so we can all enjoy it

again and again.

[azureblue]

96. Oh, please do, and let's hope he gobbles Adderall

He will get wired up on Adderall, and try to emulate Hitler's meth fueled speeches. He will rant and go completely insane and talk about himself... All on TV. I can't wait - I predict a massive crash and burn.
And what do frogs say?

[FullySupportDems]

101. Best idea he's ever had!

[ColoringFool]

102. Go for it.

[Bristlecone]

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

As they stand in the sun. Someone somewhere in this admin is forgetting to add hydration stations to the event as we speak.

[jmowreader]

108. Orrex may finally get his wish

Trump is ancient and in bad health. If Trump goes out there in the clothes he normally wears at the temperature it'll probably be on Saturday, his microscopic heart may finally stop.

[Iris]

110. Awesome!

[sabbat hunter]

113. He is doing the speech at night

after the heat of the day has passed. It won't be "107" like he claims.The sun won't be beating down on him. If it is really too hot, I am sure they will have some sort of fans, or cooling mists on him to protect him. Sad.

[retread]

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

[Jbraybarten]

115. LOL, I can't imagine, nor do I want to how even more gross he will look

[eppur_se_muova]

116. Need to slip a couple of salt tablets into his Diet Coke for that one ...

dehydration, do your stuff.

[Raftergirl]

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

all around him.

[murielm99]

119. My husband and I participated in a protest Saturday.

It was hot, humid and nasty. We were right at the beginning of heat stroke when I got us out of there. We are staying in as much as possible until this weather stabilizes a bit.

[maxsolomon]

121. Heat index is not the temperature, president bullshitter.

It will not be 107. It will "feel like" 107 but it will probably be 93 or something.

You'd die trying to speak in a suit and tie at actual 107. I wish it were actually going to be 107.

[allegorical oracle]

122. Doubt he'll end up delivering it in person on the mall -- any more than the SService

was ever going to let him go to the Capitol with his J6 insurrectionist buddies. There have been three alleged assassination attempts on him. He'll speak from the air-conditioned WH. And nobody will be listening.

[harumph]

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

I would also recommend having a breath holding contest with Hegseth.

[0rganism]

124. Stop. Don't. Come back.

[Buns_of_Fire]

125. Sure he will. From the Oval Office, transmitted via CCTV to his adoring worshippers,

and displayed on the TrumpOTron displays. The Secret Service won't let him be there in person, as much as he wants to.

Besides, this will allow for mid-rant commercials, plugging his TrumpCrap, while he takes a refreshing nap.

[Martin68]

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

[Botany]

127. Go for. It Donny. You can do it!

A nice long one of your yab fests of lies, self promotion, and fanciful claims. Give America and
the World what it wants and that is your end.

[moose65]

128. 9:45 pm??

I object!

Our great leader should be out there at 3 pm sharp to give his address!

[returnee]

129. This shows extremely bad judgment.

He’s endangering himself and any who comes. They should cancel it.

[AZLD4Candidate]

130. Maybe the heat will do to him what the cold did the William Henry Harrison

For the least of it, his sweat will make his orange glo run.