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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1933, Donald E. Westlake, American author and screenwriter (died 2008) was born. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1958, J. D. Hayworth, American politician and radio host was born. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2014, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. In 2020, Kelly Preston, American actress and model (born 1962) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
All the Wildest Photos From Trump’s State Fair Flop
Getty Images/ReutersFriday, July 10, brings to a close one of the most perfect visual representations of Donald Trump’s second presidency to date. With his D.C. makeover already falling into disrepair and his approval ratings in the gutter, the 80-year-old attempted to drum up some national positivity with the party to end them all: the Great American State Fair. “It’s going to be great. It’s going to be unbelievable,” the president promised on the National Mall as he launched the event on June 25 with a MAGA-style rally. Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Lawyers, Guns & Money
· Jul 2, 2026
Trump ruins everything
While the reality TV version of Donald Trump would have put on the best semiquincentennial celebration ever, the real one is putting on a combination of banal partisan rally and D- underfunded county fair: I stopped by the Great American State Fair on Tuesday. The website listed the day’s theme as “Innovation, Technology Progress.” [] The post Trump ruins everything appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.
Drudge Report
· Jun 30, 2026
VIDEO: Few gather for concert...
VIDEO: Few gather for concert... (First column, 2nd story, link) Related stories:PAPER: Great American State Fair is sad state of affairs...
Off The Press
· Jun 23, 2026
Trump teases ‘rally to America’ on National Mall Wednesday ahead of nation’s 250th
President Donald Trump previewed the upcoming “Rally to America” event on the National Mall in a video message Tuesday, reminding Americans that he will headline the celebration, which will mark the grand opening of the Great American State Fair. The event will take place Wednesday night, ahead of Thursday’s fair. The fair, which spans June []...Click to read more
The Daily Beast
· Jul 1, 2026
Trump’s Secret Fury Over Crowd Size Humiliation for State Fair Revealed
Evelyn Hockstein / REUTERSPresident Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair opening stunt drew such lousy crowds that he freaked out after seeing photos of the flop, insiders have claimed. Images from the 16-day fair, supposed to be a boisterous and proud homage to America’s greatness in its 250th year, showed scant footfall, with even the on-site Fox News lackeys struggling to spin it. A spokesperson for Freedom 250, the organizer, claimed that over 150,000 have “flocked” from all corners of the globe to take in the atmosphere, but insiders told CNN that Trump was “livid” at the low turnout for his opening remarks. Read more at The Daily Beast.
Irish Star
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump humiliation continues as state fair airs live stream to literally no one
The Great American State Fair was hit with another humiliation after a photo was posted by Meghan McCain showing empty fields
Associated Press
· Jun 24, 2026
LIVE: Trump hosts ‘The Great American State Fair’ for America’s 250th anniversary
Watch live from Washington as President Donald Trump hosts the Great American State Fair Kick-Off Celebration on the National Mall ahead of America's 250th birthday. #trump
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Related coverage for "All the Wildest Photos From Trump’s State Fair Flop": Lawyers, Guns & Money — Trump ruins everything. Drudge Report — VIDEO: Few gather for concert.... Off The Press — Trump teases ‘rally to America’ on National Mall Wednesday ahead of nation’s 250th. The Daily Beast — Trump’s Secret Fury Over Crowd Size Humiliation for State Fair Revealed. Irish Star — Trump humiliation continues as state fair airs live stream to literally no one. Associated Press — LIVE: Trump hosts ‘The Great American State Fair’ for America’s 250th anniversary