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Trump was said to be left "livid" with the lack of attendees at the event to celebrate the 250th anniversary
23:47, Thu, Jul 2, 2026 Updated: 23:52, Thu, Jul 2, 2026
Crowds were sparse at the Great American State Fair (Image: Getty)
Trump has been left 'humiliated' after a low turnout at the Great American State Fair as the event falls apart.
The US president was said to be so mortified by the sparse crowds that he demanded the White House to remove images from social media.
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Donald Trump delivered a speech at the event, celebrating his administration's accomplishments heading into the nation's 250th birthday.
Footage from Trump's 30-minute talk captured attendees leaving in the middle of it, leaving the president reportedly 'livid'.
Aerial views of the crowd illustrated the huge gaps, which Trump was unaware of from the stage.
The president immediately ordered all White House accounts to delete images from the event and posted himself about the crowd 'being packed to the brim', according to CNN.
BREAKING: A giant piece of the stage at Donald Trump’s fair almost hits a dancer while performing in front of dozens of people.
Luckily no one was injured. pic.twitter.com/kK8gzoy41q
It is also reported that White House Officials were also in dispute with each other on the day due to the scorching temperatures.
A source told CNN: "I do not understand why we are doing this so late.
"I’m really not sure who thought this was a good idea."
Aside from the lack of attendees, elsewhere the State Fair was quite literally falling apart as a huge piece of the stage plummeted down during a dance performance in front of dozens of people.
Videos shared online show the black staging descend as dancers move out the way and halt their routine, with an empty looking audience ahead of them.
The event is receiving criticism as during the massive heat wave people are prohibited from bringing coolers on the mall.
Crowds reportedly left during the US president's speech (Image: Getty)
Trump's massive fireworks display is also not expected to begin until nearly midnight on July 4.
On Wednesday, the president confirmed his commitment to give a 'really long speech' despite the warm temperatures.
Trump said: "On July 4, it’s going to be approximately 107 degrees out, and I’m going to go, and I’m going to make a really long speech just to show that I can do anything."
Security provided by the Secret Service and DC police also limits what attendees can bring in, as food and water bottles are prevented from the area.
Bottles of water sold inside the fair were $5.
In further disappointment, high-profile performers have cancelled ahead of the 250th-anniversary celebrations, with with the soul band the Commodores and funk artist Morris Day pulling out in previous weeks.
These acts have not been replaced with Trump 'filling the gaps' himself.
The Express have reached out to the White House for further comment.
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