‘Great American State Fair’ Kicks Off 250th Anniversary Celebrations
- On Friday, organizers removed a video display showing an altered North Carolina state flag with Confederate imagery from President Donald Trump's Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., after public backlash erupted.
- Private companies, rather than the state of North Carolina, sponsored the pavilion after the state declined to participate citing costs. The display featured altered versions of the state flag superimposed with the Confederate 'Southern Cross'.
- North Carolina Democratic Governor Josh Stein denounced the display as divisive, stating "This display does not reflect the North Carolina that we love." Mt. Olive Pickle Company withdrew its sponsorship following the controversy.
- Organizers are reviewing how the 'unapproved' image appeared in the pavilion, while officials confirmed North Carolina's official state flag has never included Confederate symbols in its design.
- The fair, organized by Trump-aligned nonprofit Freedom 250 to mark America's 250th anniversary, has faced criticism over its partisan nature. At least 10 states declined to send official delegations, citing costs or political concerns.
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The gloomy, overcast weather on Saturday didn’t disturb visitors who attended the first weekend of President Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair, an event commemorating America’s 250th anniversary on the National Mall.
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