President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are attending the Military Families Picnic today in support of our US military families and the brave men and women who serve. Pres Trump welcomed a very special guest: 1st Lt Michael Pence, USMC – the son of VP and Mrs Pence. The video below is of the ceremony and speech during the picnic. Don’t forget: There will be a live stream tonight at 9pm ET for the fireworks display at the White House!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja6KQefEPNg
PRESIDENT TRUMP TWEETED OUT BEFORE HIS ARRIVAL TODAY:
Getting ready to celebrate the 4th of July with a big crowd at the White House. Happy 4th to everyone. Our country will grow and prosper!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 4, 2017
THE FIRST LADY TWEETED OUT A MESSAGE TO AMERICA:
#HappyIndependenceDay ????????
We are the land of the free because of the brave. Thank you to the heroes who serve!— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) July 4, 2017
Hands over hearts as US Marine sings National Anthem at start of WH picnic for military families:
Hands over hearts as US Marine sings National Anthem at start of WH picnic for military families. pic.twitter.com/4sZbwMNb2C
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) July 4, 2017
A SHOT OF THE GUESTS ON THE LAWN:
Trump, 1st lady, Pence, 2nd lady emerge together on balcony for Fourth of July picnic. pic.twitter.com/zCM7w8qG8B
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) July 4, 2017
Pres Trump welcomes VP and Mrs Pence and their son 1st Lt Michael Pence, USMC:
Pres Trump welcomes VP and Mrs Pence and their son 1st Lt Michael Pence, USMC. pic.twitter.com/a6QFfCWjp6
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) July 4, 2017