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Trump Opens Fair, Promises Record Fireworks, Meets NATO Chief

6/26/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump opened the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. June 24, 2026, where spokeswoman Danielle Alvarez said the event highlights United States.
U.S. President Donald Trump said kickoff drew 45,000 and pledged a fireworks display ten times larger than any before.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged people to attend his America rally, warned empty seats would be cited as evidence of support, and met NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.

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U.S. President Donald Trump opened the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. June 24, 2026, where spokeswoman Danielle Alvarez said the event highlights United States.
U.S. President Donald Trump said kickoff drew 45,000 and pledged a fireworks display ten times larger than any before.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged people to attend his America rally, warned empty seats would be cited as evidence of support, and met NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.