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Trump Said He’d Give a ‘Really Long Speech’ on July 4—Did He?

Trump Said He’d Give a ‘Really Long Speech’ on July 4—Did He?

Summary

President Donald Trump gave a speech lasting about 38 minutes during the America 250 celebrations on July 4 in Washington, D.C. The event was delayed by severe weather, and although Trump had said he would give a very long speech, his address was shorter than many of his previous speeches.

Key Facts

  • President Trump promised to give a "really long speech" during the July 4 America 250 event.
  • His speech lasted about 38 minutes.
  • Severe thunderstorms caused a two-hour delay and evacuations before the event started.
  • The celebration marked the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
  • Trump honored veterans from several generations, including World War II and Vietnam War veterans.
  • His speech mixed patriotic tributes with political campaign themes.
  • Compared to his past speeches, this was shorter; some of his previous speeches lasted over an hour and a half.
  • It is unclear if the weather delays affected how long Trump spoke.
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