Rush, Costs and Confusion Cloud the Great American State Fair
TL;DR
FOIA-revealed documents show a rushed, underfunded rollout for the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, with only 40 of 50 states participating and concerns over costs, unclear plans, and insurance requirements; a Freeman-vendor tied to Trump-era networks sparked scrutiny, while states struggled with staffing and logistics as the 16-day event runs through July 10.
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