Trump Bets Big on Ferris Wheel Spectacle to Salvage State Fair
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Trump is betting that a giant Ferris wheel and circus-style events will revive interest in his free, faltering Great American State Fair, following a string of canceled retro-concerts tied to his administration. The stunt, paired with his birthday celebrations, is aimed at energizing supporters and drawing attention away from controversy, but critics view the spectacle as tacky theater amid a campaign with uncertain momentum.
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