Donald Trump scheduled to address Independence Day celebrations

President Donald Trump is scheduled to lead celebrations for the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. On July 3, he is set to deliver a speech at the base of Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, featuring the faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. On July 4, the President will host the 'Salute America 250 Celebration & Fireworks' at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The event is expected to feature a significant fireworks display. The Washington area is currently under a heat wave, with temperatures forecast to reach approximately 40 degrees Celsius. In response to the weather, President Trump announced his intent to deliver a lengthy address on July 4 despite the high heat. Critics and supporters hold conflicting views on his current domestic standing and national popularity during this period of political division.