Trump's Great American State Fair dogged by empty spaces, hidden protest sign, and low-crowd controversy

Boston Review—Trump's Great American State Fair has been marred by reports of logistical problems, visibly empty areas captured in Fox News coverage, and a hidden '86 47' anti-Trump message spotted in an event display. Trump pushed back on accounts of low turnout, publishing social media posts urging people to 'appreciate' the 16-day event, which celebrates all 56 US states and territories. MSNBC host Mika Brzezinski laughed on air at Trump's crowd-size boasts, while Breitbart countered that attendees said they were not seeing politics overshadow the fair. Critics called the event a 'fabulous flop.'

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