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Heatwave Closes Fair Exhibits as Trump Speaks, Crowd Thins

7/2/2026

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The East Coast heatwave forced the Great American State Fair to close several exhibits after broken air-conditioning units left workers abandoning their stations.
President Donald Trump will give a lengthy speech at the fair, raising concerns that July 4 fireworks will be delayed.
CNN said security will ban backpacks, coolers, umbrellas and water bottles.
Video footage showed many attendees leaving while Trump spoke, contradicting his claim the fair was packed.

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The East Coast heatwave forced the Great American State Fair to close several exhibits after broken air-conditioning units left workers abandoning their stations.
President Donald Trump will give a lengthy speech at the fair, raising concerns that July 4 fireworks will be delayed.
CNN said security will ban backpacks, coolers, umbrellas and water bottles.
Video footage showed many attendees leaving while Trump spoke, contradicting his claim the fair was packed.