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Trump’s Struggling State Fair Abruptly Kicks Everyone Out
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair was abruptly postponed to 5 p.m. on July 3 due to extreme heat and safety concerns, with attendees asked to leave earlier in the day.
- The postponement came amid a severe East Coast heatwave, with temperatures in Washington, D.C. expected to remain around 100 degrees Fahrenheit even after the rescheduled start time.
- The event, organized by Trump-allied group Freedom250, has faced multiple weather-related disruptions, including rain cancellations and power outages affecting vendors.
- Despite the extreme heat, Trump has emphasized his intention to proceed with a lengthy Independence Day speech and festivities, including military flyovers and a large fireworks display.
- Some of Trump’s children, including Donald Jr. and Tiffany, were present at the fair before the postponement, and media outlets reported that attendees were pushed to exit due to the heat conditions.
