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mahatmakanejeeves

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Tue Nov 28, 2023, 06:23 PM Nov 2023

National Christmas Tree falls in front of White House amid high winds

It’s part of the Democrat war on Christmas!

National Christmas Tree falls in front of White House amid high winds

By Justin Wm. Moyer and Paul Schwartzman
Updated November 28, 2023 at 6:01 p.m. EST | Published November 28, 2023 at 5:23 p.m. EST



The National Christmas Tree lies on its side after gusts of wind knocked it down earlier in the day near the White House. The tree-lighting ceremony is scheduled for Thursday night. (Eric Lee for The Washington Post)

The National Christmas Tree toppled over on Tuesday amid high winds at the White House.

About 5 p.m., the tree was on its side with its lights still on. A crane loomed over the tree, behind a white picket fence. Authorities prevented bystanders and media from approaching the scene.

The National Park Service did not immediately respond to requests for comment, and no further information about the incident was immediately available.

The tree came down as Arctic air poured into the Washington region, bringing the coldest weather since March. Winds frequently gusted over 30 mph Tuesday afternoon, with a maximum gust of 43 mph at {Washington} National Airport.

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National Christmas Tree falls in front of White House amid high winds (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2023 OP
another pagan symbol bites the dust... nt msongs Nov 2023 #1
OYE! elleng Nov 2023 #2
It was windy here today too. Axelrods_Typewriter Nov 2023 #3
3. It was windy here today too.
Tue Nov 28, 2023, 09:34 PM
Nov 2023

When I was going into the hospital for blood work and an appointment it was a blizzard. Snow was near-horizontal.

Of course, as soon as I got home the blizzard stopped. Figures.

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