President Donald Trump insisted on proceeding with planned festivities at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., despite severe weather that prompted evacuation orders Saturday evening. Law enforcement directed attendees to leave the National Mall, and several hundred initially refused; the Secret Service halted security screenings and urged people to take shelter. Trump, writing on Truth Social, stated he would not let rain cancel the event’s fireworks and his speech, even if it meant waiting until early morning. His comment about soon departing the White House came amid that defiance. The situation highlights security and public-safety challenges during an event marking the nation’s 250th anniversary.