Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA portion of the main stage for the July 4th Freedom 250 celebration collapsed during a rehearsal, nearly striking performers. Footage shows dancers narrowly avoiding injury as a piece of the overhead structure detached and fell onto the stage. The incident adds to ongoing issues with the multi-day state fair, which has faced complaints about low attendance, poor organization and delayed infrastructure. Critics have accused the administration of hijacking the nation's semiquincentennial celebrations for a partisan, campaign-style event, leading to musical acts pulling out and Democratic-led states declining participation. Reports indicate that low public interest and sparse crowds at the fair have angered President Donald Trump, prompting organizers to plan ticket distribution to ensure a full viewing section for his upcoming address. In fullTrump’s Freedom 250 stage falls apart while dancers rehearse on it — with one piece narrowly missing a performerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Part of Trump’s Freedom 250 stage collapses during rehearsal
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA portion of the main stage for the July 4th Freedom 250 celebration collapsed during a rehearsal, nearly striking performers. Footage shows dancers narrowly avoiding injury as a piece of the overhead structure detached and fell onto the stage. The incident adds to ongoing issues with the multi-day state fair, which has faced complaints about low attendance, poor organization and delayed infrastructure. Critics have accused the administration of hijacking the nation's semiquincentennial celebrations for a partisan, campaign-style event, leading to musical acts pulling out and Democratic-led states declining participation. Reports indicate that low public interest and sparse crowds at the fair have angered President Donald Trump, prompting organizers to plan ticket distribution to ensure a full viewing section for his upcoming address. In fullTrump’s Freedom 250 stage falls apart while dancers rehearse on it — with one piece narrowly missing a performerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
