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Trump speaks at opening of Great American State Fair in Washington

Updated June 24, 2026, 9:31 p.m. ET
President Donald Trump dances after speaking during a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
President Donald Trump dances after speaking during a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
People watch as President Donald Trump speaks during a rally to start the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026, in Washington, DC
People watch as President Donald Trump speaks during a rally to start the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026, in Washington, DC
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President Donald Trump waves after speaking during a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
President Donald Trump waves after speaking during a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
President Donald Trump speaks at a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair in celebration of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on the National Mall in Washington, DC on June 24, 2026.
President Donald Trump speaks at a rally to kick off the Great American State Fairin celebration of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on the National Mall in Washington, DC on June 24, 2026.
Jonathan Ernst, REUTERS
President Donald Trump speaks during a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
President Donald Trump speaks during a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
Andrew Harnik, Getty Images
President Donald Trump listens as US singer Lee Greenwood performs during the kick-off celebration for the "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall in Washington, DC, June 24, 2026. The "Great American State Fair" will be held from June 25 to July 10, 2026, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US independence.
President Donald Trump listens as US singer Lee Greenwood performs during the kick-off celebration for the "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall in Washington, DC, June 24, 2026. The "Great American State Fair" will be held from June 25 to July 10, 2026, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US independence.
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People cheer as President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a rally to start the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026, in Washington, DC.
People cheer as President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a rally to start the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026, in Washington, DC.
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President Donald Trump speaks during a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
President Donald Trump speaks during a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
Attendees watch the rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
Attendees watch the rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
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Attendees watch the rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
Attendees watch the rally to kick off the Great American State Fairon the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
Tasos Katopodis, Getty Images
A B-2 Stealth Bombers with four-ship F-35 Lightning II do a flyover the Washington Monument during a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
A B-2 Stealth Bombers with four-ship F-35 Lightning II do a flyover the Washington Monument during a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
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A ferris wheel is seen during a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
A ferris wheel is seen during a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
Tasos Katopodis, Getty Images
Attendees watch the rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
Attendees watch the rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
Josh Morgan, USA TODAY
People sit ahead of a rally kicking off the Great American State Fair marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on the National Mall in Washington, DC on June 24, 2026.
People sit ahead of a rally kicking off the Great American State Fair marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on the National Mall in Washington, DC on June 24, 2026.
Evelyn Hockstein, REUTERS
Attendees take pictures as they await the arrival of US President Donald Trump during a kick-off celebration for the "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on June 24, 2026. The "Great American State Fair" will be held from June 25 to July 10, 2026, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US independence.
Attendees take pictures as they await the arrival of US President Donald Trump during a kick-off celebration for the "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on June 24, 2026. The "Great American State Fair" will be held from June 25 to July 10, 2026, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US independence.
MANDEL NGAN, AFP Via Getty Images
Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin and U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon watch during a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin and U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon watch during a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
Andrew Harnik, Getty Images
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) attends a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) attends a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
Andrew Harnik, Getty Images
People watch U.S. Air Force (USAF) F-16 aircraft perform a flyover above The Washington Monument at a rally kicking off the Great American State Fair marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on the National Mall in Washington, DC on June 24, 2026.
People watch U.S. Air Force (USAF) F-16 aircraft perform a flyover above The Washington Monument at a rally kicking off the Great American State Fair marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on the National Mall in Washington, DC on June 24, 2026.
Tom Brenner, REUTERS
US singer-songwriter Alexis Wilkins performs during a kick-off celebration for the "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall in Washington, DC, June 24, 2026. The "Great American State Fair" will be held from June 25 to July 10, 2026, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US independence.
US singer-songwriter Alexis Wilkins performs during a kick-off celebration for the "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall in Washington, DC, June 24, 2026. The "Great American State Fair" will be held from June 25 to July 10, 2026, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US independence.
Josh Morgan, USA TODAY
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy alongside his family speaks during a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy alongside his family speaks during a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
Attendees shield themselves from the sun with cardboard US flags before the kick-off celebration for the "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall in Washington, DC, June 24, 2026. The "Great American State Fair" will be held from June 25 to July 10, 2026, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US independence.
Attendees shield themselves from the sun with cardboard US flags before the kick-off celebration for the "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall in Washington, DC, June 24, 2026. The "Great American State Fair" will be held from June 25 to July 10, 2026, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US independence.
OLIVER CONTRERAS, AFP Via Getty Images
US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum waves to the crowd during a kick-off celebration for the "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall in Washington, DC, June 24, 2026. The "Great American State Fair" will be held from June 25 to July 10, 2026, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US independence.
US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum waves to the crowd during a kick-off celebration for the "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall in Washington, DC, June 24, 2026. The "Great American State Fair" will be held from June 25 to July 10, 2026, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US independence.
JEMAL COUNTESS, AFP Via Getty Images
Attendees watch the rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
Attendees watch the rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
Al Drago, Getty Images
Members of the F-16 Viper Demo Team flyover the Washington Monument during a kick-off celebration for the "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall in Washington, DC, June 24, 2026. The "Great American State Fair" will be held from June 25 to July 10, 2026, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US independence.
Members of the F-16 Viper Demo Team flyover the Washington Monument during a kick-off celebration for the "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall in Washington, DC, June 24, 2026. The "Great American State Fair" will be held from June 25 to July 10, 2026, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US independence.
KEN CEDENO, AFP Via Getty Images
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche (R) arrives for a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche (R) arrives for a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
An attendee wears a hat with buttons featuring U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Vice President JD Vance during the Great American State Fair Kickoff Celebration on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Great American State Fair runs through July 10 celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
An attendee wears a hat with buttons featuring U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Vice President JD Vance during the Great American State Fair Kickoff Celebration on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Great American State Fair runs through July 10 celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
Al Drago, Getty Images
Musician Louis Armstrong, boxer Muhammad Ali, and inventor Henry Ford are featured on a Wall of American Heroes inside the Freedom Truck, sponsored by Freedom 250, during the Great American State Fair Kickoff Celebration on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Great American State Fair runs through July 10 celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America
Musician Louis Armstrong, boxer Muhammad Ali, and inventor Henry Ford are featured on a Wall of American Heroes inside the Freedom Truck, sponsored by Freedom 250, during the Great American State Fair Kickoff Celebration on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Great American State Fair runs through July 10 celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America
Al Drago, Getty Images
An attendee takes an interactive quiz inside the Freedom Truck, sponsored by Freedom 250, during the Great American State Fair Kickoff Celebration on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Great American State Fair runs through July 10 celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
An attendee takes an interactive quiz inside the Freedom Truck, sponsored by Freedom 250, during the Great American State Fair Kickoff Celebration on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Great American State Fair runs through July 10 celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
Al Drago, Getty Images
Attendees play cards while waiting for U.S. President Donald Trump to speak during the Great American State Fair Kickoff Celebration on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Great American State Fair runs through July 10 celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
Attendees play cards while waiting for U.S. President Donald Trump to speak during the Great American State Fair Kickoff Celebration on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Great American State Fair runs through July 10 celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
Al Drago, Getty Images
Attendees use U.S. flag posters to shield themselves from the sun during the Great American State Fair Kickoff Celebration on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The fair runs through July 10 celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America's independence.
Attendees use U.S. flag posters to shield themselves from the sun during the Great American State Fair Kickoff Celebration on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The fair runs through July 10 celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America's independence.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
A ferris wheel on the National Mall, ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's opening remarks for the Great American State Fair, near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on June 24, 2026.
A ferris wheel on the National Mall, ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's opening remarks for the Great American State Fair, near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on June 24, 2026.
Tom Brenner, REUTERS
People arrive to attend a rally kicking off the Great American State Fair marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on the National Mall in Washington, DC on June 24, 2026.
People arrive to attend a rally kicking off the Great American State Fair marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on the National Mall in Washington, DC on June 24, 2026.
Jonathan Ernst, REUTERS
A person hangs a flag on a fence in preparation for a rally to kick of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair is running through July 10th and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits.
A person hangs a flag on a fence in preparation for a rally to kick of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair is running through July 10th and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
A person drinks water ahead of a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
A person drinks water ahead of a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
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