I mean, really, some of them were tearing up, some of us were tearing up…it was great.” “He did a very good job covering all the branches of the armed forces, and even the people he acknowledged before he got started. “It was about acknowledging the men and women who have died for our freedom.
He said that he liked that the speech “was focused on the nation, that it was non-partisan, that it was really about Independence Day was about.” But definitely not what any of us saw tonight,” said Birch, who was wearing a Make America Great Again hat. A lot of people were trying to say beforehand that they were worried that it was going to be all about President Trump, that he was going to try to turn it into a rally. I don’t know - where’s that founded?” he said.Īttendees said they were pleased that the speech Trump delivered was not political at all. “It makes for great news - the military coup aspect. He added, “We want to say thank you to our troops, especially on Independence Day,” and dismissed criticisms Trump was staging a “military coup.” “There’s tons of nationalism and patriotism that they don’t share over there.” One Georgetown University undergraduate student told Breitbart News that he wanted to come see a “once in a lifetime event which I don’t think this may happen again during another presidency.” Great crowd of people at #SalutetoAmerica, who all waited out the pouring rain to see it: /NcIdZmq08M were like in the 90s, so it’s just something to see, instead of worrying where every penny goes,” he added.Ī father holding his young son, said before the show, “I’m here to celebrate the Fourth of July, and at the same time I’m trying to see everything…this has been hyped up so I want to be part of the experience.” “I know a lot of people say the cost is a lot of money, but I mean, I know this sounds silly, but the last time tanks were in D.C. “This doesn’t happen often, so I wanted to see something different,” said one man from Virginia in a tie-dyed shirt. But his critics also added to the hype, predicting the event would be a “political rally” for Trump.Īttendees acknowledged that criticism of the show, but said they still wanted to come anyway. President Trump had hyped the show beforehand. Second flyover: Two F-22 Raptors and a B-2 stealth bomber - chants of “USA! USA!” broke out after this: /6U0uAixn1jĮxpectations for the show were high, according to some attendees Breitbart News spoke with. During the speech, military aircraft from each branch of the armed forces flew across the National Mall, delighting the crowd. military also did not seem to disappoint. President Trump’s speech during the show honoring American heroes and the U.S. There were little signs of dampened spirits, with sporadic chants of “USA!” and “Four more years!” breaking out. ET, and continued for at least half an hour.ĭespite the heat and rain, more attendees continued to arrive to the area around the Reflecting Pool, which was packed by the time the show began at 6:30 p.m. ET, when the sun bore down on those waiting in line with the humidity adding to the heat.
CsICx59WHuĬrowds began lining up as early as 1:00p.m. The father (left) said he also liked how Trump’s speech was not political. “It was worth it.”Īlso interviewed this family. “I really liked the F-22s, so it was nice to see those,” he said. A lot of good energy.” He said his favorite part was the military flyovers, and particularly the Air Force F-22 Raptors. A lot of people were really excited to be there. Their son added: “I thought it was really enjoyable. And we were just joined as a nation to celebrate our great nation,” a father and Marine Corps veteran from Maryland said. “I thought it was beautiful,” his wife said. He is a Trump supporter who said he really liked how Trump’s July 4th speech was not political. A lot of people speechless out here,” said Robb Birch, who traveled to the Capitol from Southwest Missouri with his family.
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