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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Feinberg

White House deleted State Fair crowd photos after Trump’s meltdown

  • President Donald Trump became "livid" over aerial photos showing low attendance at his Great American State Fair kickoff speech last week, CNN reported.
  • His anger prompted White House staff to delete images of the small crowds from official and personal social media channels.
  • Aides are now concerned about a potential low turnout for Trump's upcoming July 4 speech on the National Mall .
  • Factors contributing to these worries include predicted triple-digit temperatures, extensive Secret Service security measures and a late 9:45 pm start time for his speech.
  • A White House official expressed confusion and concern regarding the late timing of the July 4 event, questioning who approved the schedule.

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