Washington DC, July 5 -- Following a weather snag which delayed the US President's July 4th address, Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) announced his arrival at DC's National Mall to join revellers in celebrating 250 years of American Independence.

In a post on Truth Social, he said, "I'M HERE!!! DJT".

Thousands of revellers re-assembled at the National Mall after massive storms prompted the closure of the area.

Earlier in the day, Trump announced that the celebrations of 250th anniversary of American independence would go unabated despite rain.

Trump brushed off a rain forecast, saying he would attend "no matter what" and urged supporters to "have some fun" despite possible delays.

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