Trump’s Empty Fair Gets Ultimate ‘Seek Shelter’ Humiliation
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Inclement weather caused the temporary shutdown of President Donald Trump’s “Great American State Fair” for the second time in three days, disrupting the event and leading to postponements and cancellations.
- Freedom250, the organization behind the event, emphasized the diverse participation of states across the political spectrum, urging media to focus on this aspect rather than weather delays.
- The fair has faced multiple issues including low attendance, high prices, a power outage, and criticism over misleading crowd size claims during Trump’s opening speech.
- Videos and reports showed large empty spaces at the event and attendees leaving before Trump finished speaking, contradicting the president’s claim of a 45,000-person turnout.
- Freedom250 is also under scrutiny for allegedly misusing millions in taxpayer funds intended for a separate group responsible for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
