During a phone call with Fox News host Bret Baier, President Donald Trump compared his determination to deliver a July 4th speech, despite severe weather, to the actions of U.S. soldiers during the D-Day invasion of World War II. Trump stated that he was prepared to give his speech as late as 2 a.m. on Sunday morning, emphasizing that he would proceed regardless of the conditions. He mentioned, "Those veterans had to go through bad weather on D-Day. I’m going through bad weather. No matter what happens, I’m delivering this speech." Critics on social media responded to his analogy, highlighting his military deferments during the Vietnam War. Ultimately, Trump delivered his speech at 11 p.m. before a fireworks display.
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Trump Compares July 4th Speech to D-Day During Fox News Interview
President Donald Trump drew a comparison between his commitment to deliver a July 4th speech and the D-Day invasion during a Fox News interview. Despite severe weather conditions, he expressed his determination to proceed with the speech, which he ultimately delivered at 11 p.m. Critics noted his military deferments in response to his comments.
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