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Sat Jul 4, 2026, 12:22 PM Saturday

Feds tout 'well-prepared' Trump fair after blistering heat wave hospitalized attendees

I really doubt that this event is safe to attend

Feds tout 'well-prepared' Trump fair after blistering heat wave hospitalized attendees

Raw Story (@rawstory.com) 2026-07-04T02:02:46Z

https://www.rawstory.com/great-american-state-fair-2677157111

Federal officials described President Donald Trump's July 4 celebration as "safe" and "well-prepared" just hours after a record heat wave forced organizers to shut down the Great American State Fair and paramedics rushed to aid attendees, several of whom were reportedly hospitalized.

In a joint statement Friday, Freedom 250, the U.S. Park Police, the National Park Service, the Secret Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency said they had coordinated to expand cooling resources, water stations and medical support for the "Salute to America" event.

"We are proud to welcome the public to a safe, well-prepared, and truly memorable celebration of America's 250th birthday," the statement read.
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Feds tout 'well-prepared' Trump fair after blistering heat wave hospitalized attendees (Original Post) LetMyPeopleVote Saturday OP
Who got the "honor" of stuffing Donnie's diaper full of those Blue Ice packs? jls4561 Saturday #1
The mall had NO chairs and NO shade --except under the arch!! CHEAP set up and Expensive Food!! riversedge Saturday #2
Multiple Freedom 250 attendees have been hospitalized after fainting from the intense heat. LetMyPeopleVote Sunday #3
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