Trump posts all-is-well July 4 message that appears to ignore truth about the extreme heat

As triple-digit temperatures derail Fourth of July celebrations around Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump said extreme heat that sent at least several visitors to medical care “isn’t as bad as predicted.”

Forecasters including the National Weather Service have warned for days that record-breaking, dangerously hot and humid conditions were likely for the D.C. area as the president hyped White House-backed Freedom 250 events, including a late-night speech to cap off Saturday’s events.

A severe thunderstorm watch is now in effect for much of Maryland and Virginia, including the D.C. area, until roughly 10 p.

m. ET.“Despite the heat, which isn’t as bad as predicted, the crowds in D.

C. are INCREDIBLE!” Trump wrote on Truth Social Saturday afternoon.

The president said he will deliver Independence Day remarks at 10 p.m. from the Lincoln Memorial, though an initial schedule indicated he was speaking at 9:45 p.

m. The delay could potentially further push back D.C.

fireworks, a 40-minute display that organizers suggested might not begin until 11 p.m.Visitors to the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair in Washington DC faced triple-digit temperatures on the Fourth of July.

Trump said the extreme weather, which now includes thunderstorm warnings, isn’t ‘as bad as predicted’ (Getty)“The Reflecting Pool looks great, despite all it went through with the Vandal Thugs,” said Trump, referencing his baseless allegations that vandals poisoned the water and ripped up recently applied liner.“Will quickly drain and fix the damage done right after this big weekend. Happy Independence Day.

Our Country is Stronger than EVER!!!” he wrote.High temperatures forced Freedom 250 organizers to temporarily shut down the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on Friday afternoon, marking yet another blow to the president’s chaotic preparations for the nation’s anniversary celebrations.

The closure also followed a series of mishaps surrounding the administration’s plans for Fourth of July celebrations, from the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turning green from algae to the sparse crowds, collapsing stages and oozing infrastructure at the state fair-inspired event.Join our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments