Attendance had been thin to Trump’s ‘unbelievable’ event before an increase on Friday – and then the high temperatures swept in

The debacle on the National Mall captures an administration in free fall—and a president who is only interested in celebrating himself.

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The event is getting mercilessly mocked online for its sparse crowds, low-energy exhibitions and logistical dramas, but its unapologetic patriotism is a draw for some.

The president’s unapologetic temple to American greatness and “freedom” has been ridiculed for attracting small crowds. But is it really that bad?

President Donald Trump has billed his July Fourth rally on the National Mall as a culmination of the “most unforgettable birthday party any country has ever seen.” But inside his…

Attendance at the Great American State Fair is sparse and the heat is extreme, but at least you can pay $25 for a pretzel

‘It was an ‘if you build it, they will come’ mentality that failed,’ one source close to the White House said

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Trump’s celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary are falling further apart.

Holly Baxter reports on a flop of an event where you can have your fill of $23 turkey legs and dance with a crowd of four people to a Temu version of Beyonce’s greatest hits, in…

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Trump was reportedly left "livid" after seeing the low turnout for his inaugural speech at the Great American State Fair - now sources fear that there could be a repeat…

The president has promised to deliver a “really long” speech Saturday no matter how hot it is.

The Great American State Fair was held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, but the event descended into disaster for President…

For their part, House Democrats released a report on Thursday dissing Trump’s financial oversight of the semiquincentennial.

The unbearable heat in Washington is just the latest issue for the lightly attended state fair on the National Mall

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Donald Trump's Great American State Fair was postponed on Friday due to extreme heat.

Attendance had been thin to Trump’s ‘unbelievable’ event before an increase on Friday – and then the high temperatures swept in