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Here’s Which States Are Ditching Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’
Forbes • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump’s "Great American State Fair," marking the U.S. 250th birthday, is set to begin, but several states have withdrawn their participation amid concerns over the event's partisan nature and costs.
- Oregon cited both financial concerns and the fair becoming more partisan than expected as reasons for not participating, while Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey accused Trump of using the event for personal financial gain.
- Despite some states pulling out, Democratic-led states such as California, Colorado, and New York have confirmed their participation in the fair.
- The event faced setbacks after multiple music artists withdrew from the lineup, citing the fair's shift from a nonpartisan celebration to a more divisive political event, leading Trump to replace performances with his own rally.
