Trump Vows to Proceed with 250th Anniversary Speech Despite Storm Forecasts

Donald Trump declared he will deliver his speech for the United States' 250th anniversary "no matter what," despite forecasts of heat and storms potentially disrupting the celebrations. The former president took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to assert that storms can bring good luck and make events more exciting. "We will wait for it to pass. I don't care if it's 2 AM or an hour from now," Trump wrote, expressing his commitment to being present for the event. He added that "the 'what' usually turns out to be something good." He also invoked a past experience with a UFC event, noting that despite a 100% chance of heavy rain, not a drop fell, and the fights became some of the best in history. Trump drew a parallel between the current weather concerns and the resilience of veterans, stating, "Our great veterans, especially the old school ones, many of whom are there, went through hell, and that didn't stop them. It won't stop us either!" He vowed not to let rain hinder the 250th celebration, concluding with "God bless America!"