In town pool report #12: fireworks show/POTUS departs
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- Francesca Chambers
- Sent
- Saturday, June 14, 2025, 9:05 PM
The president rolled out of the parade at about 9:02 pm, per the White House. Pool is currently holding in its pen.
After a short period of silence, and another video, the fireworks show over the National Mall began at roughly 8:39pm. The president was seated as the fireworks began to go off. The reviewing stand was not lit so it was not possible to see his expression once it became darker outside. Songs that played during the show included a rendition of “1812 Overture.”
Around 8:56pm pool noticed that POTUS and the first lady had moved to the podium, where they stood side by side as the fireworks show reached its dramatic conclusion. At the end, FLOTUS could be seen clapping. The announcer called an end to the event at 8:58pm.
Once the show ended, the reviewing stand was relit, and it was possible to see attendees again. Several of the president’s adult children were visible: Don Jr, Tiffany and Eric, as well as Eric’s wife Lara, could be seen in the reviewing stand as guests began to disperse.
Francesca Chambers
White House Correspondent
USA TODAY
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