Trump boasts no other president could have pulled off ‘fantastic’ Great American Fair

Former President Donald Trump boasted that no other president could have pulled off the 'Great American State Fair' on the National Mall, despite reports of low attendance, musician cancellations, and a power failure. Video evidence and news reports contradicted Trump's claim of 45,000 attendees, showing sparse crowds and empty fairgrounds.

Trump boasts no other president could have pulled off ‘fantastic’ Great American Fair - A MAGA-themed event on the National Mall /topic/national-mall , which Trump /topic/trump called the "Great American State Fair," has been plagued by numerous issues since its launch last week. - Problems include a lackluster crowd at the kickoff, musicians /topic/musicians canceling appearances after claiming they were misled, and Democratic-led states withdrawing participation due to the event's political alignment. - Despite Trump's claims of 45,000 attendees, video evidence and reports from NBC News and The Washington Post indicate significantly lower numbers. - The event also experienced a power failure in its food hall, causing ice cream to melt, and photos show large sections of the fairgrounds largely empty. - Trump, however, praised the event on Truth Social, asking if people appreciated the "fantastic job" done and suggesting that "Obuma" or "Sleepy Joe Biden" could not have achieved it.