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MAGA Livestreamer in Uncle Sam Costume Arrested at Trump's State Fair Over Alleged Lewd Acts

Gian Rachtelli, a pro-Trump influencer, was arrested for lewd conduct at the Great American State Fair, adding to the event's controversies, including performer withdrawals and disputed attendance figures.

International Business Times UK

Trump's Great American State Fair Branded a 'Flop': Viral Clips Show Bare Lawns, Undercutting Boasts of 'Thousands'

Trump's Great American State Fair, intended as a grand exposition, faces criticism for low attendance, technical failures, and political controversies, highlighting ongoing debates about crowd sizes and partisanship.

International Business Times UK

Fresh controversy at Trump’s Great American State Fair after NC booth forced to remove Confederate flag

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein condemned the display at the DC event

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MAGA influencer dressed as Uncle Sam charged with lewd acts at Trump’s Great American State Fair, police say

Gian Rachtelli, known online to his followers as the livestreamer ‘Manny,’ was reportedly dressed in an Uncle Sam costume and overalls when he was taken into custody

The Independent UK

Photos of the week | June 19-25, 2026

Algae in the Reflecting Pool, a canceled bill signing, President Donald Trump’s lunch meeting with Senate Republicans, a time capsule and the Great American State Fair kickoff highlighted the week in the Capitol and around Washington. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists this week.

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Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’ takes hit as several blue states drop out

Oregon, Washington and North Carolina have all declined invitations to take part in president’s semiquincentennial fairground, citing cost issues, according to a report

The Independent UK

Who has the better concert lineup, a state fair or Trump’s 250th America birthday bash?

Trump says he’s canceling the whole thing and bringing in Lee Greenwood for his ‘Great American State Fair.’ Here’s what you’ll find at actual state fairs

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MAGA Meltdown: Martina McBride Dumps Trump-Linked Event After Realising She Was 'Misled'

Country star Martina McBride has quit the Trump‑linked Great American State Fair in Washington, saying she was 'misled' about its nonpartisan nature and prompting an angry backlash from MAGA supporters.

International Business Times UK

Flo Rida Humiliated: Rapper Sparks Backlash for Defending Decision to Play at Donald Trump Fair

Flo Rida is facing a fierce backlash after defending his decision to play the Trump-linked Great American State Fair in Washington DC, as fellow artists abandon the bill.

International Business Times UK

“What was presented to us as a celebration of our country has evolved into something much more divisive than what I agreed to be a part of”: Bret Michaels is the latest performer to excuse himself from Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

But you can see Milli Vanilli

MusicRadar

What to Know About 'The Great American State Fair': Artists Say They Were Misled into Joining Trump-Linked Shows

Several artists have withdrawn from a Trump-linked concert series, citing misleading political affiliations. The event, organised by Freedom 250, faces backlash as it struggles to maintain its lineup.

International Business Times UK

'My Agent Didn't Mention Trump': List of Music Stars Pulling Out Of Freedom 250

The Great American State Fair faces artist cancellations after revelations of its ties to President Trump, causing controversy and disrupting the event's musical lineup.

International Business Times UK

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