Women runs Massachusetts booth after gov boycotts Great American State Fair

Key Points:

• Donna Festinger, a patriotic Massachusetts woman, attended the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., at her own expense to represent her state after its leaders boycotted the event due to opposition to President Trump.
• Festinger criticized Massachusetts and other Democratic-led states for refusing to participate, calling their decision "shameful" and suggesting it demonstrated a lack of love for America and their states.
• Eleven Democratic-run states, including Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Illinois, and Oregon, boycotted the fair citing concerns over partisanship and cost, with some accusing the event of being politicized by the Trump administration.
• Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey mocked the fair and accused Trump of using it for personal financial gain, claims disputed by participants like Festinger and Judith Kalaora, who supports uniting Americans through shared heritage.
• Despite the boycott, Festinger and others remain committed to celebrating America's 250 years of independence and hope to inspire unity across political lines through their participation.