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Fox hosts claim "thousands" attended Trump's State Fair despite footage of empty grounds behind them
By Molly Sprayregen at LGBTQ Nation
· June 29, 2026
· 2 min read
Fox News hosts have been brutally mocked for claiming that thousands of people attended the president's Great American State Fair in Washington, DC, over the weekend, despite footage showing mostly empty fairgrounds. The event, planned by the Donald Trump's Freedom 250 Task Force, opened on Thursday
Key takeaway The event, planned by the Donald Trump's Freedom 250 Task Force, opened on Thursday and runs through July 10th.
Why this matters
The discrepancy between Fox News hosts' claims of "thousands" attending the Great American State Fair and the visible empty grounds behind them has sparked widespread criticism. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of misinformation and the erosion of trust in media outlets. The fact that correspondents, such as Kevin Corke, are telling viewers to disregard the evidence before their eyes and instead believe the narrative being presented is particularly concerning. This phenomenon is not isolated to this event, as seen in the related biphobic rant by a Fox host, which demonstrates a broader pattern of disregard for facts and marginalized communities. As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, events like the Great American State Fair are meant to promote unity and inclusivity, but incidents like this undermine that goal and instead perpetuate division and mistrust. The National LGBTQ Task Force and other organizations may face increased challenges in promoting accurate information and supporting marginalized communities in this environment.
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Category: community ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Fox News hosts have been brutally mocked for claiming that thousands of people attended the president's Great American State Fair in Washington, DC, over the weekend, despite footage showing mostly empty fairgrounds. The event, planned by the Donald Trump's Freedom 250 Task Force, opened on Thursday
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