Collins Reports Empty State Fair, Critics Debate ‘Trolling’ Trump
CNN correspondent Kaitlan Collins highlighted the low attendance at President Trump’s Great American State Fair, contrasting it with past celebrations. The event, intended to showcase American goods and culture, has been plagued by heat, sparse crowds, and controversies including a Confederate flag display and performers withdrawing. Despite reports of an underwhelming turnout, President Trump claimed the fair was “packed with happy people” on Truth Social, while concerns grow within the White House about the impact of extreme temperatures and security on his upcoming Fourth of July address.