Rain, chaos and anger reign Trump's Fourth July event

WASHINGTON, July 5: Crowds braved record heat to attend US President Donald Trump's grand July Fourth celebrations in Washington Saturday, until sharp winds, thunder and lightning prompted evacuations and the scene descended into chaos, anger and confusion.

Groups of hundreds refused the orders of authorities to clear the National Mall.

Near the stage, well over a hundred people chanted  "U-S-A! U-S-A!" and sang an impromptu rendition of the national anthem in protest as the public address system implored people to leave for their own safety.

B-2 bombers and fighter jets continued demonstrations overhead, prompting further refusals and chants for a crowd keen on the airshow -- and the promised Trump show.

Thousands slow-walked toward exits, hoping they evacuation order would be lifted as suddenly as it was issued, with many arguing with security forces.
"When you have lightning less than three miles away that’s a mandatory evacuation," a US Secret Service officer said sternly to a family that was protesting.�" AFP