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Another dangerous tRump stunt: D.C. 4th of July fireworks show....
Metro to Run Extra Trains for White House Fireworks ShowMetro is expecting fewer visitors to the National Mall than last year but warned that social distancing may not be possible at all times
NBC Washington
By Andrea Swalec • Published 5 hours ago (approx. 2pm EST)
Link: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/transportation/metro-to-run-extra-trains-for-white-house-fireworks-show/2345106/
Text:
Metro will operate extra trains and keep the system open late on July Fourth as the White House hosts a fireworks show despite concerns about the spread of the coronavirus.
More frequent service on all Metrorail lines will start at 4 p.m. on July 4 to “accommodate the ‘Salute to America’ event on the National Mall,” Metro announced Friday. The system will run trains until all customers have been accommodated.
Metro is expecting fewer visitors to the National Mall than last year but warned that social distancing may not be possible at all times. They urged riders to consider other means of transportation.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will host the event from the White House's South Lawn and the Ellipse. The president will deliver remarks and a ceremony will include music, military demonstrations and flyovers. The evening will culminate with a “spectacular fireworks display over the National Mall,” a statement from the White House said.
More frequent service on all Metrorail lines will start at 4 p.m. on July 4 to “accommodate the ‘Salute to America’ event on the National Mall,” Metro announced Friday. The system will run trains until all customers have been accommodated.
Metro is expecting fewer visitors to the National Mall than last year but warned that social distancing may not be possible at all times. They urged riders to consider other means of transportation.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will host the event from the White House's South Lawn and the Ellipse. The president will deliver remarks and a ceremony will include music, military demonstrations and flyovers. The evening will culminate with a “spectacular fireworks display over the National Mall,” a statement from the White House said.
However, this from the mayor of D.C:
Celebrate July Fourth at Home, DC Mayor Says as White House Plans Fireworks
The president and first lady will host a “Salute to America” celebration with music, military demonstrations, flyovers and fireworks
By Andrea Swalec and Associated Press • Published June 25, 2020
Link: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/celebrate-july-fourth-at-home-dc-mayor-says-as-white-house-plans-fireworks/2343904/
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The White House is moving ahead with a fireworks show over the National Mall on July Fourth, but D.C.’s mayor is asking residents to celebrate at home as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Joining a large gathering of people is still a high-risk activity, Mayor Muriel Bowser said at a news conference Thursday. She urged residents to observe the holiday in place and help prevent any surge in new cases.
“Our strong recommendation is that D.C. residents celebrate at or near their home, in small gatherings,” she said. Bowser said she hopes the usual Independence Day crowds won’t form on the Mall this year.
Joining a large gathering of people is still a high-risk activity, Mayor Muriel Bowser said at a news conference Thursday. She urged residents to observe the holiday in place and help prevent any surge in new cases.
“Our strong recommendation is that D.C. residents celebrate at or near their home, in small gatherings,” she said. Bowser said she hopes the usual Independence Day crowds won’t form on the Mall this year.
Trump is doing his best to rapidly infect the whole damn country........
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