Donald Trump's Great American State Fair on the National Mall has encountered severe difficulties, including extremely low attendance and harsh weather conditions.
Media outlets widely panned the event, with MS Now calling it "a rather embarrassing flop" and Slate describing it as "a big ol’ dud."
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The New Republic labeled the fair "miserable," while USA Today compared the turnout to "watching your high school bully host a party that no one attends."
The fair suffered from logistical problems, including a power cut that disabled its small ferris wheel on opening day.
Several states and territories declined to set up booths due to high costs, despite organizers claiming all 56 regions would be represented.
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The musical lineup collapsed as performers like Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, The Commodores, Morris Day and the Time, Young MC, and Flo Rida pulled out.
Many artists cited the event's political undertones as the reason for canceling.
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Instead of the planned musical performances, opening night featured a campaign-style speech by Trump, who claimed the United States is the "hottest country anywhere in the world."
Weather issues worsened when the Virginia booth closed due to extreme heat, and the entire fair shut down early on its second day because of a storm.
Controversy grew when a Confederate flag was spotted at a booth, prompting a prominent sponsor to withdraw immediately.
Visitors complained about high concession prices, including $25 for a pretzel, $23 for a turkey leg, and $9 for a lemonade.
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Fox News attempted to broadcast live from the fair to provide positive coverage, but media analysts noted the footage only highlighted the empty venue.
