Heat Wave Protest: Maryland Governor Slams Trump's July 4 Rally Plan Maryland Governor Wes Moore has come out swinging against President Trump's decision to hold a July 4 rally on the National Mall, citing the sweltering heat wave that's gripping the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. In a scathing critique, Governor Moore expressed concerns that the event would put attendees at risk, saying "we should never ask our people to sacrifice in order to hear a speech." The Governor's comments have sparked debate over the wisdom of hosting large outdoor events during extreme weather conditions, with some questioning the President's judgment in scheduling the rally during a heat wave. As the nation prepares to celebrate its birthday, the controversy surrounding Trump's plans is heating up.


Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Friday criticized President Trump’s decision to hold a July 4 rally on the National Mall during a heat wave in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. “I think that we should never ask our people to sacrifice in order to hear a speech,” he told The Hill’s Judy Kurtz and Hillary Howard...