“China’s secrecy deceptions and cover up allowed it to spread all over the world,” Trump said in his 30-minute remarks. Guests at the White House were asked to socially distance, while District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, a regular Trump antagonist, urged residents to celebrate at home. Trump stood to watch a flyover of vintage and modern military aircraft, including members of the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds. Bowser, who last year criticized Trump’s amped-up Independence Day event as self-serving and costly, encouraged city residents to steer clear. White House officials defended the decision to hold Saturday’s event.

Source: Hindustan Times July 05, 2020 00:57 UTC