Jimmy Kimmel warns that Trump’s massive 250th fireworks show could go horribly wrong.
During his opening monologue on Tuesday night’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!joked host Jimmy Kimmel Donald Trumpambitious plans for independence day. In his characteristic style, Kimmel joked that Trump’s fireworks could end in disaster at the White House.
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Kimmel’s skepticism follows Trump’s announcement to host “the largest fireworks display in history” near the “nation’s Capitol” to mark America’s 250th anniversary on July 4.
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According to the National Park Service, the main Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall, which has been dubbed the “Salute to America,” will culminate in a spectacular fireworks display over the national monuments. Before the grand finale, the event is scheduled to feature a parade, live military demonstrations and a variety of other activities.
Trump promises military air shows and the ‘biggest fireworks show in history’ for the July 4th celebration
Trump took to his Truth Social account to make announcement”On July 4th, at The Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, in beautiful and safe Washington DC, we will be holding the most spectacular TRUMP RALLY of them all, a ‘HAIL TO AMERICA’.”
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“Starting at 7pm EST, this HUGE celebration will honor our country’s people, spirit, strength, determination and triumphs.”
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“With the backdrop of the Lincoln Memorial and around the beautiful new Reflecting Pool, more than 300 members of our strong and talented military bands, orchestras and ceremonial units will perform patriotic tunes and American classics, and my playlist (We don’t want any of those people who put you to sleep and constantly complain!) as we celebrate our country, 25 years, Donald Trump and the R50. added.
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“This ensemble will be the largest formation of joint military music and ceremonial performances in history. There will be incredible flyovers and airshows featuring our best military pilots and equipment, and I will deliver keynote remarks you will not want to miss.”
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“To close out the program and celebrate this historic event, I will launch what will be the BIGGEST FIREWORKS SHOW IN HISTORY, right here in our nation’s capital. Don’t miss it. See you on JULY 4th in Washington, DC, President DONALD J. TRUMP.”
Kimmel suggested he had little confidence the administration could pull off the celebration.
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“He (Trump) is going to burn the White House down,” the ABC personality declared as he read Trump’s post aloud to viewers.
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“He wants all the fireworks. It’s going to be too many fireworks. He knocked over one half; he wants to burn the other down,” he said during the episode.
Kimmel’s joke comes amid broader criticism, with reports noting that Trump has placed himself at the center of national celebrations. He recently held a UFC fight night at the White House to coincide with his 80th birthday.
The Trump family also promoted a venture to benefit from the event by selling commemorative gold coins for as high as $12,000, according to CNN.
