Numerous thousands of individuals are converging on the heart of Washington DC where United States President Donald Trump will host an Independence Day fireworks display and military flyover, while protesters will march for racial equality.
Key points:
- Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser had actually asked Mr Trump’s team not to hold a fireworks display over the National Mall
- Supporters and challengers of Mr Trump are expected at a range of planned protests
- The Washington events come after a speech at Mount Rushmore in which Mr Trump spoke against angry mobs
Crowds started to put together early on a hot Saturday (local time), neglecting the warnings of the city’s mayor about the risk of gathering as many US states mark a record variety of new COVID-19 cases.
Policeman blocked off streets around the White House, Black Lives Ma