President Trump marks America's 250th anniversary with National Mall speech after storm evacuation.
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President Trump marks America's 250th anniversary with National Mall speech after storm evacuation.

America's 250th Independence Day celebration on the National Mall was evacuated Saturday evening due to severe weather, with attendees directed to nearby museums and federal buildings. The event was designated a National Special Security Event for the first time. President Trump's 'Salute to America' speech proceeded at 11:00 p.m. after gates reopened at 9:45 p.m.

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9 outlets covered it, splitting into 9 framing camps across 4 bias groups.
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Breitbart leads with Trump's grit and determination to proceed; SCMP and Le Monde emphasize the evacuation and disruption; wires and broadcast outlets focus on security preparations and logistics.
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THE LEFT3 outlets · mostly neutral
“National Mall reopens after crowds shelter amid severe weather in D.C.”
NBC NBC News LEFT-CENTER
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THE RIGHT2 outlets · mostly supportive
“Trump Directs 4th of July Celebration on National Mall to Reopen Doors, Address Slated for 11:00 P.M.”
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“What to know about July 4th security on National Mall” · South China Morning Post, The Hill, Reuters, Le Monde

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ABCABC News WATCH: ABC News Exclusive: Security preparations for large celebrations from NYC to D.C. 1d ago CBSCBS News National Guard troops, law enforcement providing tight security for July Fourth celebrations in Washington, D.C. 1d ago NBCNBC News National Mall reopens after crowds shelter amid severe weather in D.C. 7h ago
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HThe Hill What to know about July 4th security on National Mall 17h ago RReuters Trump to mark US 250th anniversary with campaign-style rally on National Mall 23h ago
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WSJWall Street Journal Trump Prepares July Fourth Address as Storm Forces Evacuation of National Mall 7h ago
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BBreitbart Trump Directs 4th of July Celebration on National Mall to Reopen Doors, Address Slated for 11:00 P.M. 7h ago
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SCSouth China Morning Post Evacuation ordered as storms gather in Washington before Trump's July 4 speech 9h ago LMLe Monde July 4th celebration in Washington, DC evacuated due to weather 9h ago
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