- A MAGA-themed event on the National Mall , which Trump called the "Great American State Fair," has been plagued by numerous issues since its launch last week.
- Problems include a lackluster crowd at the kickoff, musicians canceling appearances after claiming they were misled, and Democratic-led states withdrawing participation due to the event's political alignment.
- Despite Trump's claims of 45,000 attendees, video evidence and reports from NBC News and The Washington Post indicate significantly lower numbers.
- The event also experienced a power failure in its food hall, causing ice cream to melt, and photos show large sections of the fairgrounds largely empty.
- Trump, however, praised the event on Truth Social, asking if people appreciated the "fantastic job" done and suggesting that "Obuma" or "Sleepy Joe Biden" could not have achieved it.
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