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hedda_foil

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1. And here's the kicker!

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Thu May 28, 2026, 06:36 PM

May 28

Event Strategies Inc., a Virginia-based firm with close ties to the Trump administration, was overseeing the installation of the lighting systems. The same firm helped organize a rally at the White House Ellipse on Jan. 6, 2021, where President Trump addressed a crowd about the 2020 election before some of his supporters stormed the Capitol.

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Diesel Fuel Spilled on National Mall During 250th Event Setup [View all] RandySF May 28 OP

And here's the kicker! hedda_foil May 28 #1

Umm...are there going to be fireworks at this shindig?? tanyev May 28 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author chowder66 May 28 #11

Diesel lighting - so perfect for America c.2026 Blues Heron May 28 #3

did they run out of coal? rampartd May 28 #4

Seriously! Blues Heron May 28 #5

They are used Manatee May 28 #7

Ever stand down wind of one of those stinkers? gross. Blues Heron May 28 #8

and very Manatee May 28 #10

The difference between 30 gll and 2.5 gll is substantial Melon May 28 #6

For fucks sake DenaliDemocrat May 28 #9

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