President Donald Trump announced a fireworks display in Washington, D.C., scheduled for the evening of July 4, 2026, which he promoted on social media as the largest ever. Nearly 850,000 fireworks are set to be launched near the National Mall. Internal National Park Service documents, obtained by The Washington Post, warned the event would produce dangerous pollution and very unhealthy air quality, prompting officials to advise attendees to wear N95 masks and stay indoors. Several commentators raised safety concerns on social media, including a prediction that the show could accidentally ignite the White House, while others doubted the public would follow mask guidance or argued that managing such a complex event was beyond the president’s capacity.