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yardwork

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31. TrumpCo stole hundreds of millions set aside for this and did nothing.
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 10:21 AM
Saturday

They threw up cheap booths that are filled with corporate logos. They probably charged the corporations to do the displays, but even that was done last minute and poor quality.

Absolutely zero consideration for the human beings attracted to this con. No cooling rooms, no mist machines, no water stations. I read that attendees aren't allowed to bring their own food or drinks and the vendors are charging outrageous fees for a bottle of water and mediocre food.

I've seen articles raising concerns about the food not being kept in cold or sanitary conditions, so I imagine there may be food poisoning as well.

The whole thing is a shocking disgrace.

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"trump did no planning" - Somehow, that's not very surprising. Jim__ Friday #1
No shade, scorching heat, and water @ $5 per bottle. Botany Friday #4
+1 dalton99a Friday #17
It's not exactly a virtue in this dumbfuck regime that worships quackery and incompetence over experience and knowledge. Karasu Friday #12
TrumpCo stole hundreds of millions set aside for this and did nothing. yardwork Saturday #31
No misters? This is ridiculous! MerryBlooms Friday #2
And 67 were taken to the medical tents in one hour... kentuck Friday #3
Wow. I am surprised that they actually had something as prosaic niyad Friday #13
Same. Hell, I'm surprised there were 67 people there. Karasu Friday #14
Same! niyad Friday #15
Also, heat distress can cause brain damage... ananda Friday #5
Heat stroke is no joke sarisataka Friday #6
At the very least, it is criminal negligence. wnylib Friday #8
That's what finished Seinfeld and the gang canetoad Friday #10
Criminal negligence describes most all of the regime's actions, so why should this shitshow be any different? Karasu Friday #18
I was so severely sunburned in Hawaii that I went into shock. And I was niyad Friday #19
Sounds like Woodstock 99 LeftInTX Friday #7
Why doesn't this surprise me? MustLoveBeagles Friday #9
I am sorry, but at this moment I have ZERO fucks to give about a group niyad Friday #11
My exact sentiments! Wuddles440 Saturday #29
Yep, they didn't plan for much shade or cooling tents IronLionZion Friday #16
I heard there was no place to sit except the grass. nt Ilsa Friday #20
Correct, so if people buy food they can stand or sit on grass to eat it IronLionZion Friday #23
Most aren't planned for the hottest parts of the year, either. Ilsa Saturday #30
Everything Trump touches dies. Historic NY Friday #21
I hope these people all recover fully. ShazzieB Friday #22
Thank you for this important chart. niyad Saturday #27
You are very welcome! ShazzieB Saturday #32
I am so very fortunate that I have nothing that requires me to be outside niyad Saturday #34
Hmmmm Boo1 Saturday #24
There were reports posted here from several recognized news sites. niyad Saturday #28
Not exactly Boo1 Saturday #36
This is Inexcusable DET Saturday #25
The PedoFuhrer's Beatdown Blue Owl Saturday #26
Feds tout 'well-prepared' Trump fair after blistering heat wave hospitalized attendees LetMyPeopleVote Saturday #33
FUCKING, LYING, SACKS OF SHIT. niyad Saturday #35
Yea, sounds totally believable. LisaL Saturday #37
Multiple Freedom 250 attendees have been hospitalized after fainting from the intense heat. LetMyPeopleVote 16 hrs ago #38
I hope his follows don't think he gives a shit. He was in his air conditioning and that's all that matters. Vinca 16 hrs ago #39
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