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At least five states have declined to take part in the Great American State Fair, one of President Donald Trump’s marquee events scheduled to begin this month to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday.
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Connecticut, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Oregon, President Donald Trump, Michele Walker, Luke Harkins, Rachel Reisner
What
At least five states have declined to take part in the Great American State Fair, one of President Donald Trump’s marquee events scheduled to begin this month to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:19:46 GMT · 4h 53m ago
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Why
States like Massachusetts and North Carolina cited budget constraints, while Oregon mentioned cost and "growing concerns that the event in Washington, D.C., is shaping up to be a more partisan affair than originally presented."
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The withdrawals from the Great American State Fair highlight a growing fragmentation and partisan divide in national celebrations, suggesting a challenge for organizers to achieve broad-based participation.
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