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31. TrumpCo stole hundreds of millions set aside for this and did nothing.

Sat Jul 4, 2026, 10:21 AM

Jul 4

They threw up cheap booths that are filled with corporate logos. They probably charged the corporations to do the displays, but even that was done last minute and poor quality.

Absolutely zero consideration for the human beings attracted to this con. No cooling rooms, no mist machines, no water stations. I read that attendees aren't allowed to bring their own food or drinks and the vendors are charging outrageous fees for a bottle of water and mediocre food.

I've seen articles raising concerns about the food not being kept in cold or sanitary conditions, so I imagine there may be food poisoning as well.

The whole thing is a shocking disgrace.

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'Total disaster' at Trump's fair as scorching heat leaves 7 on 'advanced life support' [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Jul 3 OP

"trump did no planning" - Somehow, that's not very surprising. Jim__ Jul 3 #1

No shade, scorching heat, and water @ $5 per bottle. Botany Jul 3 #4

+1 dalton99a Jul 3 #17

It's not exactly a virtue in this dumbfuck regime that worships quackery and incompetence over experience and knowledge. Karasu Jul 3 #12

TrumpCo stole hundreds of millions set aside for this and did nothing. yardwork Jul 4 #31

No misters? This is ridiculous! MerryBlooms Jul 3 #2

And 67 were taken to the medical tents in one hour... kentuck Jul 3 #3

Wow. I am surprised that they actually had something as prosaic niyad Jul 3 #13

Same. Hell, I'm surprised there were 67 people there. Karasu Jul 3 #14

Same! niyad Jul 3 #15

Also, heat distress can cause brain damage... ananda Jul 3 #5

Heat stroke is no joke sarisataka Jul 3 #6

At the very least, it is criminal negligence. wnylib Jul 3 #8

That's what finished Seinfeld and the gang canetoad Jul 3 #10

Criminal negligence describes most all of the regime's actions, so why should this shitshow be any different? Karasu Jul 3 #18

I was so severely sunburned in Hawaii that I went into shock. And I was niyad Jul 3 #19

Sounds like Woodstock 99 LeftInTX Jul 3 #7

Why doesn't this surprise me? MustLoveBeagles Jul 3 #9

I am sorry, but at this moment I have ZERO fucks to give about a group niyad Jul 3 #11

My exact sentiments! Wuddles440 Jul 4 #29

Yep, they didn't plan for much shade or cooling tents IronLionZion Jul 3 #16

I heard there was no place to sit except the grass. nt Ilsa Jul 3 #20

Correct, so if people buy food they can stand or sit on grass to eat it IronLionZion Jul 3 #23

Most aren't planned for the hottest parts of the year, either. Ilsa Jul 4 #30

Everything Trump touches dies. Historic NY Jul 3 #21

I hope these people all recover fully. ShazzieB Jul 3 #22

Thank you for this important chart. niyad Jul 4 #27

You are very welcome! ShazzieB Jul 4 #32

I am so very fortunate that I have nothing that requires me to be outside niyad Jul 4 #34

Hmmmm Boo1 Jul 4 #24

There were reports posted here from several recognized news sites. niyad Jul 4 #28

Not exactly Boo1 Jul 4 #36

This is Inexcusable DET Jul 4 #25

The PedoFuhrer's Beatdown Blue Owl Jul 4 #26

Feds tout 'well-prepared' Trump fair after blistering heat wave hospitalized attendees LetMyPeopleVote Jul 4 #33

FUCKING, LYING, SACKS OF SHIT. niyad Jul 4 #35

Yea, sounds totally believable. LisaL Jul 4 #37

Multiple Freedom 250 attendees have been hospitalized after fainting from the intense heat. LetMyPeopleVote Sunday #38

I hope his follows don't think he gives a shit. He was in his air conditioning and that's all that matters. Vinca Sunday #39