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5 min readThe Great American State Fair, intended as a centerpiece of the nation’s 250th birthday celebration on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was shut down for a second day in its first four days. The host argues that the event failed not because of weather, but because Donald Trump turned a bipartisan, congressionally planned celebration into a personal political rally, repelling the public and leaving the fairgrounds nearly empty.
The Bicentennial That Wasn't
The episode centers on a stark contrast. The 1976 Bicentennial was a year of national celebration. The 250th anniversary, or "America 250," was originally set up by Congress as a non-partisan event, with the Smithsonian and other institutions planning large-scale festivals and fairs. The host argues that Donald Trump took over the planning, rebranding it as "Freedom 250" and making the celebration about himself. The result, according to the host, was a politicized event that alienated performers, state participants, and the general public. The host points to an opening speech at the fair that used the term "Lib Tards" as evidence that the event was not a unifying celebration but a partisan rally.
Evidence of a Flop
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What you'll learn
- 1 (01:32) **Trump Cancels "Great American State Fair" for Second Day** - The event, meant to be a major celebration, is shut down again due to low attendance, with the host noting it was "more like mist" than severe weather.
- 2 (03:46) **Eyewitness Reports and Shoddy Construction** - On-the-ground observers confirm light rain and a near-empty venue, with video showing the event's facade is literally paper stapled to a frame.
- 3 (05:55) **Trump's Propaganda Push Fails** - Chief propagandist Caroline Levitt is sent to the fair to promote it, but her photo reveals the empty grounds.
- 4 (08:43) **Fox News' Propaganda vs. Reality** - Fox News attempts to show a large crowd, but the host counts only 26 people visible behind the reporter.
- 5 (10:04) **Trump's Unhinged Social Media Post** - Trump posts a rambling message blaming "criminal algae" in the reflecting pool on "Antifa," which the host calls evidence of a "psychotic" mind.
- 6 (11:54) **Bizarre and Tone-Deaf Fair Attractions** - The fair features a Fox News meteorologist milking a fake cow and a Department of Defense booth recruiting people into tactical gear.
- 7 (13:06) **The Fair is Canceled Due to "Weather"** - Despite Fox News claiming "crowds have been great," the event is shut down for the second time in four days, with the host noting 50% of days have been canceled.
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Show Notes
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump being forced to shut down his DC Fair yet again as no one showed up and the event was a complete disaster.
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