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What we know about Trump’s Great American State Fair
By CNN at KVIA ABC-7
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
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By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Julia Benbrook, CNN
(CNN) — The Trump administration’s 16-day-long Great American State Fair has begun, offering visitors to the National Mall in Washington, DC, the chance to visit pavilions showcasing every US state and territory.
President Donald Trump fi...
Key takeaway President Donald Trump first teased the project, a modern World’s Fair, on the campaign trail in 2023.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The Great American State Fair, while taking place in Washington, DC, has implications for El Paso and the rest of Texas. As one of the participating states, Texas will have a pavilion showcasing its unique culture and heritage. This could be an opportunity for El Paso to promote its own distinct character, blending Mexican and American influences, to a national audience. However, the fact that some states, including neighboring New Mexico, are not directly participating due to financial constraints, raises questions about the fairness and inclusivity of the event. Additionally, the partisan concerns raised by Oregon's governor may also be relevant to El Paso's own diverse community, which may be watching the event with a critical eye. As the fair progresses, it will be interesting to see how Texas' pavilion is received and what kind of impact it has on the city's reputation and tourism.
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Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Julia Benbrook, CNN
(CNN) — The Trump administration’s 16-day-long Great American State Fair has begun, offering visitors to the National Mall in Washington, DC, the chance to visit pavilions showcasing every US state and territory.
President Donald Trump fi...
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