wondering how the d.c. spectacle is going ("The hottest seats in Washington? About 160 degrees" nbc link)
google tells me what the temp is in dc today:
"Washington, DC is currently experiencing extreme and dangerous heat, with actual air temperatures hovering near 100° F and a blistering heat index ranging between 110° F and 115° F.
50 minutes ago on cnn live update page
"Sweltering heat and a severe storm threat are impacting some events. Trump is expected to give remarks tonight to crowds gathered in Washington, DC.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/04/us/live-news/july-4-trump-speech-america-250
President Donald Trump said this afternoon that despite the heat, the crowds in the nation’s capital for July Fourth have been “INCREDIBLE!”
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Trump recently dismissed any concerns about the heat stopping him from giving remarks.
“On July Fourth 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,” he said earlier this week. “Just to show that I can do anything.”
The president has drawn criticism for turning events meant to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding into venues for personal promotion. He said previously that tonight’s celebration would include a “TRUMP RALLY” in addition to a tribute to America.
Patriot Front came out of their moms’ basements, dusted off the Old Navy khakis, put on the white masks so they don’t get fired from their day jobs, and headed to Washington for America’s 250th birthday celebration.
— Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) 2026-07-04T18:05:35.156Z
Four hundred self-described patriots, not one ounce of bravery.
— Essence of RBG 🦋 (@rbgprevails.bsky.social) 2026-07-04T09:28:48.371Z
Scenes from the We the People 250 March that took place today in Washington, DC on the 4th of July.
— Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) 2026-07-04T19:41:09.441Z
🇺🇸🇺🇸
— Jon Cooper (@joncooper-us.bsky.social) 2026-07-04T14:22:17.098Z
nbc live updates
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/america-250-july-4-trump-live-updates-rcna352956
America’s 250th: July Fourth events unfold amid dangerous heat wave
20 min. ago:
The hottest seats in Washington? About 160 degrees
With the gates set to open in 45 minutes, dangerous heat is bearing down on the National Mall as thousands prepare to attend the "Salute to America 250" celebration.
A temperature reading taken from the thousands of chairs arranged for the attendees registered about 160 degrees, showing just how hot surfaces have become underneath the afternoon sun.
Cooling stations, water distribution points and misting tents have been set up around Washington Monument grounds, which are scheduled to open to the public at 5 p.m. ET.
The conditions are a stark contrast to the nation's bicentennial celebration in Washington in 1976, when the high temperature reached 84 degrees and the low dipped to 65 degrees, according to Department of Commerce data.
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