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A storm, overpriced food and a sad ferris wheel: inside Trump’s dreadful state fair

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According to The Guardian, the Great American State Fair is facing rough conditions this summer. Attendance is sparse, the heat is extreme, and vendors are charging twenty-five dollars for a pretzel. The publication's correspondent notes it's just the latest in a string of underwhelming fair experiences—and right now, this one's definitely not generating glowing reviews.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/01/donald-tr...

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