America’s favourite national holiday is usually marked with fireworks, hot dogs and the proud flying of the star-spangled banner, as patriotic citizens belt out the national anthem in its honour.
Donald Trump’s idea celebrate the 250th anniversary of Independence day today by turning the National Mall into a massive version of a homely state fair, complete with fairground rides and lemonade stands, must have sounded like a great idea when it was first suggested.
The reality has proved far less successful. Pictures from the event appear to show attendance far lower than the 45,000 the President boasted of yesterday, with swathes of green space between people.
Analysts say that the apparent flop is not just down to poor planning, but speaks to Trump’s deeper misunderstanding of the people he leads, and their feelings towards both him and the state of their country.
Wrong day for it
