Severe weather conditions interrupted the 250th Independence Day celebrations in the United States, resulting in a nearly two-hour delay for President Donald Trump's address in Washington, DC. Despite the thunderstorms, a large crowd assembled near the Washington Monument where Trump acknowledged veterans, emphasized the strength of the US military, and advanced his political agenda during this landmark occasion.<br /><br />Nationwide, harsh weather led to multiple cancellations and alterations in schedules. Fireworks in New York City proceeded after being rescheduled, while events in Connecticut and Pennsylvania were called off. Boston and Pittsburgh also modified their plans as storms affected the area.
