Storm Threat Forces Evacuation of Crowds Awaiting Trump Speech in Washington

Thousands of attendees gathered in Washington’s National Mall area for a scheduled speech by President Trump. They spent hours waiting in security lines despite sweltering heat. Severe weather warnings indicated storms approaching the capital. Officials ordered the crowd to evacuate before the event could begin. The evacuation was carried out as the storms threatened safety. Some individuals refused to leave the premises. Security personnel worked to enforce the departure order. The speech was delayed pending the weather situation.