List of States Snubbing Trump's Great American State Fair
Summary
At least seven U.S. states have decided not to participate in President Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair, an event celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary. These states cited cost issues and concerns about the event becoming politically divisive.Key Facts
- The Great American State Fair is a 16-day event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., running from June 25 to July 10.
- It is organized by Freedom 250, a nonprofit linked to President Trump, to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
- The fair plans to include pavilions from all 50 states and U.S. territories showing their culture and heritage.
- At least seven states—Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, and Washington—have said they will not send official exhibits.
- Reasons given include high costs, such as a $70,000 shipping fee, and worries that the event is becoming politically one-sided.
- Participating states must pay for designing and decorating their exhibits; Freedom 250 pays for building the booths.
- Some states want to focus their resources on local celebrations instead of this national event.
- A concert planned to open the fair faced issues after many performers withdrew due to controversy.
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