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DC lawmaker takes hilarious tour of Trump's fair: 'Um, they ain't got it'

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June 26, 2026

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DC lawmaker takes hilarious tour of Trump's fair: 'Um, they ain't got it'

A Washington, D.C. lawmaker captured a tour of the Great American State Fair in Washington D.C. on Friday — showing a mostly empty fairgrounds.At-Large D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson shared the Instagram video and spoke about checking out the booths for states, with some passing out brochures and others hosting interactive experiences.I occasionally do things so you don't have to, Henderson joked. Take a look at this paper mâché-arch-looking situation. Henderson walked through the fairgrounds and described the scene.Besides the Ferris wheel there's actually no other activity, so it's not like a fair where you're coming to ride a bunch of rides or see stuff. They have the rodeo and that's about it, she explained.If you're looking for state fair food — they ain't got it, Henderson said.She wrote in her caption: Not a funnel cake, corn dog, bucket lemonade, or fried Snickers in sight.People were quick to comment on her video.I think you just wrote the SNL sketch, Anne Wonsettler Robinson wrote.It's giving Fort Lauderdale Barbie Dream Fest flop, Jessie Jo Ponce de Leon wrote.What in the middle school geography fair is happening there!? Suzanne Roth wrote.We all needed this public service announcement. Thank you, Kaitlin Calogera wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christina Henderson (@christinahendersondc)

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