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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFeds 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.
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
The mall had NO chairs and NO shade --except under the arch!! CHEAP set up and Expensive Food!!
riversedge
Saturday
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Multiple Freedom 250 attendees have been hospitalized after fainting from the intense heat.
LetMyPeopleVote
Sunday
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jls4561
(3,355 posts)1. Who got the "honor" of stuffing Donnie's diaper full of those Blue Ice packs?
riversedge
(82,453 posts)2. The mall had NO chairs and NO shade --except under the arch!! CHEAP set up and Expensive Food!!
LetMyPeopleVote
(184,657 posts)3. Multiple Freedom 250 attendees have been hospitalized after fainting from the intense heat.