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33. Feds tout 'well-prepared' Trump fair after blistering heat wave hospitalized attendees

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Sat Jul 4, 2026, 12:21 PM

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I really doubt that this event is safe to attend

Feds tout 'well-prepared' Trump fair after blistering heat wave hospitalized attendees
— Raw Story (@rawstory.com) 2026-07-04T02:02:46Z

https://www.rawstory.com/great-american-state-fair-2677157111

Federal officials described President Donald Trump's July 4 celebration as "safe" and "well-prepared" just hours after a record heat wave forced organizers to shut down the Great American State Fair and paramedics rushed to aid attendees, several of whom were reportedly hospitalized.

In a joint statement Friday, Freedom 250, the U.S. Park Police, the National Park Service, the Secret Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency said they had coordinated to expand cooling resources, water stations and medical support for the "Salute to America" event.

"We are proud to welcome the public to a safe, well-prepared, and truly memorable celebration of America's 250th birthday," the statement read.

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'Total disaster' at Trump's fair as scorching heat leaves 7 on 'advanced life support' [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Friday OP

"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 Yesterday #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 Yesterday #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 Yesterday #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 Yesterday #27

You are very welcome! ShazzieB Yesterday #32

I am so very fortunate that I have nothing that requires me to be outside niyad Yesterday #34

Hmmmm Boo1 Yesterday #24

There were reports posted here from several recognized news sites. niyad Yesterday #28

Not exactly Boo1 Yesterday #36

This is Inexcusable DET Yesterday #25

The PedoFuhrer's Beatdown Blue Owl Yesterday #26

Feds tout 'well-prepared' Trump fair after blistering heat wave hospitalized attendees LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #33

FUCKING, LYING, SACKS OF SHIT. niyad Yesterday #35

Yea, sounds totally believable. LisaL Yesterday #37

Multiple Freedom 250 attendees have been hospitalized after fainting from the intense heat. LetMyPeopleVote 4 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 4 hrs ago #39