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Trump’s ghost town Great American State Fair goes out much like it came in - with a whimper

President Donald Trump declared that ‘everybody’ has been ‘loving’ the Great American State Fair, but some attendees said they weren’t too impressed by the offerings

The Independent UK

Meghan McCain’s new game show is streamed at Trump’s state fair – but nobody is watching

President Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair has faced issues from the beginning, from losing its musical performers, to severe storms and low turnout

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Humiliated: POTUS Reportedly 'Livid' After Stage Collapse, Low Attendance Hit Great American State Fair

Donald Trump is reportedly 'livid' after low turnout, a collapsing stage, scorching heat and musical dropouts turned his Great American State Fair on Washington's National Mall into an embarrassing headache.

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Trump’s Great American State Fair faces major setbacks heading into sweltering weekend temps

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Embarrassing Footage Captures Trump's State Fair Turns Into Ghost Town As Just Seven People Turnout With One Asleep

Footage of sparse attendance at Trump's Great American State Fair has gone viral, contradicting claims of large crowds and sparking widespread social media mockery.

International Business Times UK

Trump’s Great American State Fair goes viral again as band outnumbers crowd

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The Independent UK

Trump's 'Great American' Arch Mocked After Close-Up Video Appears to Show Printed Sheets Stapled Together

The Great American State Fair, intended as a patriotic celebration, faces online ridicule for its temporary structures, sparking debates over aesthetics versus purpose.

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'Completely Empty': Trump's Great American State Fair Branded 'Flop' After Sparse Crowds and Early Blunders

Trump's Great American State Fair opened with sparse crowds and technical issues, overshadowing its patriotic intent and raising questions about public enthusiasm for the event.

International Business Times UK

Trump's Great American State Fair Is Finally Open. Why Is It Being Compared to the 'Willy Wonka Experience'?

The Great American State Fair opens on Washington's National Mall as part of the USA's 250th birthday celebrations, sparking both excitement and controversy over its execution and political undertones.

International Business Times UK

Fox News bends over backwards to make Trump’s State Fair seem crowded but cameras won’t lie: ‘Sad’

The network has echoed the president’s dubious claims that the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair is full of people

The Independent UK

MAGA Livestreamer in Uncle Sam Costume Arrested at Trump's State Fair Over Alleged Lewd Acts

Gian Rachtelli, a pro-Trump influencer, was arrested for lewd conduct at the Great American State Fair, adding to the event's controversies, including performer withdrawals and disputed attendance figures.

International Business Times UK

Trump's Great American State Fair Branded a 'Flop': Viral Clips Show Bare Lawns, Undercutting Boasts of 'Thousands'

Trump's Great American State Fair, intended as a grand exposition, faces criticism for low attendance, technical failures, and political controversies, highlighting ongoing debates about crowd sizes and partisanship.

International Business Times UK

Fresh controversy at Trump’s Great American State Fair after NC booth forced to remove Confederate flag

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein condemned the display at the DC event

The Independent UK

MAGA influencer charged with lewd acts while watching acrobat performance at Trump’s Great American State Fair, police say

Gian Rachtelli, known online to his followers as the livestreamer ‘Manny,’ was reportedly dressed in an Uncle Sam costume and overalls when he was taken into custody

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Photos of the week | June 19-25, 2026

Algae in the Reflecting Pool, a canceled bill signing, President Donald Trump’s lunch meeting with Senate Republicans, a time capsule and the Great American State Fair kickoff highlighted the week in the Capitol and around Washington. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists this week.

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Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’ takes hit as several blue states drop out

Oregon, Washington and North Carolina have all declined invitations to take part in president’s semiquincentennial fairground, citing cost issues, according to a report

The Independent UK

Who has the better concert lineup, a state fair or Trump’s 250th America birthday bash?

Trump says he’s canceling the whole thing and bringing in Lee Greenwood for his ‘Great American State Fair.’ Here’s what you’ll find at actual state fairs

International Business Times UK

MAGA Meltdown: Martina McBride Dumps Trump-Linked Event After Realising She Was 'Misled'

Country star Martina McBride has quit the Trump‑linked Great American State Fair in Washington, saying she was 'misled' about its nonpartisan nature and prompting an angry backlash from MAGA supporters.

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Flo Rida Humiliated: Rapper Sparks Backlash for Defending Decision to Play at Donald Trump Fair

Flo Rida is facing a fierce backlash after defending his decision to play the Trump-linked Great American State Fair in Washington DC, as fellow artists abandon the bill.

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“What was presented to us as a celebration of our country has evolved into something much more divisive than what I agreed to be a part of”: Bret Michaels is the latest performer to excuse himself from Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

But you can see Milli Vanilli

International Business Times UK

What to Know About 'The Great American State Fair': Artists Say They Were Misled into Joining Trump-Linked Shows

Several artists have withdrawn from a Trump-linked concert series, citing misleading political affiliations. The event, organised by Freedom 250, faces backlash as it struggles to maintain its lineup.

International Business Times UK

'My Agent Didn't Mention Trump': List of Music Stars Pulling Out Of Freedom 250

The Great American State Fair faces artist cancellations after revelations of its ties to President Trump, causing controversy and disrupting the event's musical lineup.

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