Trump Touts July 4 Parade as Health Experts Warn of Second Coronavirus Wave

President Donald Trump is planning to move forward with the Fourth of July celebration festivities on the National Mall despite health experts’ repeated warnings amid the 🦠Coronavirus Outbreak.

During Wednesday’s White House Coronavirus Task Force press briefing, Trump mentioned the Independence Day celebrations following a clash with reporters over a quoted comment from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director, Robert Redfield.

Although health experts warned the virus would likely be an issue for the duration of the year, the president insists on moving forward with the annual celebrations.

“On July 4th, we’ll be doing what we had on the Mall, as you know. We’re going to be doing it. Last year was a tremendous success,” he said.

When asked how social distancing would be taken into consideration for the event — which usually draws thousands of Americans to commemorate the historic day — Trump admitted that standing six feet apart would likely lead to a much different celebration.

Not deterred, he also announced the air show which features U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy Blue Angels. This year, Trump plans to dedicate the air show to the frontline health care workers combatting the coronavirus.

“This is a tribute to them, to our warriors, because they’re equal warriors to those incredible pilots, all of the fighters that we have for the more traditional fights that we win,” Trump said