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Vogon_Glory

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

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 07:40 PM

Jul 1

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!

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Trump vows to give long July 4 address even if it is 107 degrees [View all] RandySF Jul 1 OP

FINGERS CROSSED HAB911 Jul 1 #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 Jul 1 #79

In Jesus' name we pray dflprincess Jul 1 #84

Bless their hearts. Dave Bowman Jul 1 #95

Shame on you with that devil's face there. murielm99 Jul 2 #118

Dropping dead. What a wonderful birthday gift to America!! AZ8theist Jul 1 #91

I don't pray for anyting but safe take-offs and landings cuz 31j20b3 Jul 2 #120

I hope so... 2naSalit Jul 1 #2

He feels the need to show he can do it? underpants Jul 1 #3

Except he can't get anyone to perform PatSeg Jul 1 #86

Croak please, dunce... wcmagumba Jul 1 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Stacey Grove Jul 1 #5

He's a two year old, that's when his emotional development stopped. diane in sf Jul 1 #105

Yes, but... Calico20 Jul 2 #135

He will have AC installed on the stage and cold water to drink, wnylib Jul 1 #6

I hope all 20 attendees rush the stage to cool off and get a drink. Talitha Jul 1 #107

Oh, so you think you can do ANYTHING? CaliforniaPeggy Jul 1 #7

80 yr old man with multiple medical issues giving a "long speech" on a 107 degree humid day. irisblue Jul 1 #8

hope Walter Reed has communications issues dave99 Jul 1 #109

Maybe someone could let him know that Fidel Castro gave hours-long speeches Vogon_Glory Jul 2 #112

Gosh that's so dangerous! LuvLoogie Jul 1 #9

Is this how it is going to happen? Aristus Jul 1 #17

"Speech" of LIES. Melt MF nt Cha Jul 1 #10

Just his usual grievances Cha. So inspiring livetohike Jul 1 #16

That would be the ultimate Karma! Pass Cha Jul 1 #40

How about... GopherGal Jul 1 #11

Now how awesome would that be, he dies giving his gawd damn speech!!!!!! a kennedy Jul 1 #12

The guy who wouldn't honor the graves of veterans because it was raining? Aristus Jul 1 #13

Possible heat stroke? Emile Jul 1 #14

Seems likely to me vapor2 Jul 1 #104

Get him God. Get him lame54 Jul 1 #15

If Donald John wants to defy the weather like President William Henry Harrison did in 1841 Vogon_Glory Jul 1 #18

Came here to make the same Harrison reference. Music Man Jul 1 #111

C'mon, heat stroke! buzzycrumbhunger Jul 1 #19

I hear cankles can explode in excessive heat. OGBuzz Jul 1 #61

TACO RockRaven Jul 1 #20

My exact thoughts RR popsdenver Jul 1 #57

he's 80 yrs old, it'll still be hot/humid out, and a nice long speech should wear him down nt orleans Jul 1 #85

🙏🏻 bamagal62 Jul 1 #21

Drink lots of diet coke all day and eat many salty foods mcar Jul 1 #22

Could be fun to watch PJMcK Jul 1 #23

Go for it, k. Give us something to REALLY celebrate this holiday. niyad Jul 1 #24

Talk about karmic. yellow dahlia Jul 1 #98

Yay!!! With any luck he'll finally give us... SeattleVet Jul 1 #25

There is a precedent of US Presidents dying on July 4. TomSlick Jul 1 #26

I'd bet on jumbotrons showing pre-recorded Trump Y-M-C-A dancing struggle4progress Jul 1 #29

Trump said TomSlick Jul 1 #34

He ain't known for bein consistent, and he generally ain't been called on it so much struggle4progress Jul 1 #44

Good point. TomSlick Jul 1 #47

I think you are correct. The Madcap Jul 1 #93

And don't forget those cankles. OGBuzz Jul 1 #62

This is his chance to prove his popularity! All of America is breathlessly eager for a two hour Trump speech! struggle4progress Jul 1 #27

A two-hour speech? calimary Jul 1 #88

Will they be busing in thousands of military? Norrrm Jul 1 #28

451F IA8IT Jul 1 #30

Except this bunch just bans, not burns! niyad Jul 1 #68

Please proceed. (nt) Pinback Jul 1 #31

Good. nt Susan Calvin Jul 1 #32

Well, it COULD turn out to be the greatest 4th of July celebration of all time.... Escape Jul 1 #33

I triple dog dare him. mercuryblues Jul 1 #35

Go for it. C_U_L8R Jul 1 #36

Gone On the Fourth of July Rastapopoulos Jul 1 #37

Orrex, this could be the moment you have been waiting for. . . Stargleamer Jul 1 #38

Dancing! yellow dahlia Jul 1 #100

Collapse on the 4th but don't die until the 5th. 3catwoman3 Jul 1 #39

There is ONE thing I wish he had in common with those two, and JFK. niyad Jul 1 #69

Good point. yellow dahlia Jul 1 #99

🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞 littlemissmartypants Jul 1 #41

Fun fact: ToxMarz Jul 1 #42

🙏 OGBuzz Jul 1 #64

I think that's a great idea! Make sure to wear a suit and the whole shebang, Don. Vinca Jul 1 #43

Oh Good! Trueblue Texan Jul 1 #45

I live about 200 miles south of Medora. BHDem53 Jul 1 #46

"Pride goeth before a fall." Totally Tunsie Jul 1 #48

Do it! Do it! Do it! (I know he won't, but...) Grokenstein Jul 1 #49

If he is outside: portable refrigeration devices in his diapers nuxvomica Jul 1 #72

Maybe he will melt like wicked witch in Oz Tree Lady Jul 1 #50

He deserves a proper Nazi send off Blue Owl Jul 1 #56

shithole may pass out........................ Lovie777 Jul 1 #51

Maybe we'll get lucky and it'll rain rpannier Jul 1 #52

I'm all for it, has anyone told Trump how presidential he looks in his overcoat? dem4decades Jul 1 #53

HEAT STROKE FEVER Blue Owl Jul 1 #54

I'm in the "pool" for July 13th FakeNoose Jul 1 #55

I'm predicting August 6th Seinan Sensei Jul 1 #106

The longer the better quaker bill Jul 1 #58

Go for it pal. Make it long, and wear a nice heavy coat. NNadir Jul 1 #59

Come on... Dave Id Jul 1 #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 Jul 1 #63

Here's hoping he gets a sunburn when he takes a nap sakabatou Jul 1 #65

Brilliant ! MW67 Jul 1 #66

He won't be speaking until nearly10pm niyad Jul 1 #71

Yet another reason to detest this man Cadfael Jul 1 #67

I feel you. FalloutShelter Jul 1 #73

Smoke, mirrors and lies. MerryBlooms Jul 1 #70

As if... Innocent Smith Jul 1 #74

I'm in the minority here....... lastlib Jul 1 #75

Heat Stroke Don't Fail Us Now! danieljsf Jul 1 #76

He actually thinks anyone wants a "really long speech"??? He's insane. May he drop deal of heat prostration. pat_k Jul 1 #77

Hitler gave a two and a half hour speech in September 1939.. Permanut Jul 1 #78

I'm not planning to watch him vomit praise of himself. greatauntoftriplets Jul 1 #80

hope anyone who goes to that gopiscrap Jul 1 #81

By all means LilElf70 Jul 1 #82

At this time, let us take a moment to remember President Zachary Taylor and hope that history repeats itself dflprincess Jul 1 #83

Large amounts of Diet Coke and lots of water but does he eat fruit? Otherwise, sounds pretty good Deuxcents Jul 1 #90

presidents kind of have a history of dying on July 4th........ Takket Jul 1 #87

He 'vows'/says lots of things NewEnglandAutumn Jul 1 #89

People will leave or just won't go. Figarosmom Jul 1 #92

I HOPE HE POOPS HIS PANTS AND FAINTS! RB77 Jul 1 #94

Just so it's on video so we can all enjoy it dflprincess Jul 1 #97

Oh, please do, and let's hope he gobbles Adderall azureblue Jul 1 #96

Best idea he's ever had! FullySupportDems Jul 1 #101

Go for it. ColoringFool Jul 1 #102

He'll be shaded. The adoring cult will be dropping like flies Bristlecone Jul 1 #103

Orrex may finally get his wish jmowreader Jul 1 #108

Awesome! Iris Jul 1 #110

He is doing the speech at night sabbat hunter Jul 2 #113

Would be much more impressive if he would give his long speech while jogging around the green reflecting pool. retread Jul 2 #114

LOL, I can't imagine, nor do I want to how even more gross he will look Jbraybarten Jul 2 #115

Need to slip a couple of salt tablets into his Diet Coke for that one ... eppur_se_muova Jul 2 #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 Jul 2 #117

My husband and I participated in a protest Saturday. murielm99 Jul 2 #119

Heat index is not the temperature, president bullshitter. maxsolomon Jul 2 #121

Doubt he'll end up delivering it in person on the mall -- any more than the SService allegorical oracle Jul 2 #122

Goodness! In that case, it would be a good idea to double up on the adderall. harumph Jul 2 #123

Stop. Don't. Come back. 0rganism Jul 2 #124

Sure he will. From the Oval Office, transmitted via CCTV to his adoring worshippers, Buns_of_Fire Jul 2 #125

It would be lovely present for the nation's 250th birthday if Trump dropped dead in the heat. Martin68 Jul 2 #126

Go for. It Donny. You can do it! Botany Jul 2 #127

9:45 pm?? moose65 Jul 2 #128

Maybe the fireworks will start and drown him out. nt Ilsa Saturday #138

This shows extremely bad judgment. returnee Jul 2 #129

Maybe the heat will do to him what the cold did the William Henry Harrison AZLD4Candidate Jul 2 #130

To quote Obama Quanta Jul 2 #131

Well, if a person looks at all the promises this fucker has broken, i'd say bluestarone Jul 2 #132

That's why I'm staying the Hell home. COL Mustard Jul 2 #133

Am I the only one who hears a rowing coxswain shouting? Maeve Jul 2 #134

I hope he doesn't forget the proper holiday attire DFW Jul 2 #136

There is aways hope-Three Presidents died of the Fourth of July and there is room for one more LetMyPeopleVote Saturday #137

Oh, well. electric_blue68 Sunday #139