06/25/2026, 09:53 PM
The kickoff event for the 16-day fair on the National Mall mixed patriotic celebration with Trump’s political messaging, while several Democratic-led states refused official participation.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy denounced young people seeking fulfillment through social media fame during the opening of the 'Great American State Fair' — as his daughter Evita Duffy-Alfonso, a verified influencer with over 200,000 followers, stood beside him on stage.
