Dancers nearly crushed after stage falls apart at Freedom 250 July 4 rehearsal
During a rehearsal for Freedom 250’s July 4 celebration at the Great American state Fair, an overhead stage piece fell, narrowly missing dancers, but no injuries were reported. The incident was captured on video, showing a loud thud as the object hit the stage, prompting an immediate halt to the rehearsal. The event, organized by the Trump management, has faced criticism over low turnout and logistical issues, with some officials, including Rep. Thomas Massie, commenting skeptically on its state. The fair, occurring amid a heat wave in Washington, D.C., with temperatures reaching 100°F, continues through July 10, despite setbacks such as the postponement of a rodeo event due to the heat. The city’s Fourth of July festivities will include a fireworks display later that evening,and overall tourism in Washington is reportedly up for the holiday. The stage mishap has been used by critics to highlight perceived organizational problems with the event.
A group of dancers was rehearsing for Freedom 250’s July 4 celebration at the Great American State Fair on Thursday when an overhead stage piece fell, narrowly missing the performers.
No one appeared to be injured, according to video footage of the near-death incident. The item made a loud thud when it hit the stage, and the rehearsal immediately stopped.
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The Washington Examiner contacted Freedom 250, an organization established by the Trump administration to coordinate and fund celebrations for America’s 250th birthday, for comment.
Critics of President Donald Trump, such as left-wing influencer Harry Sisson, pointed to the stage production mishap as further evidence the administration’s America 250 fair is “falling apart.” Since its start last Thursday, the fair has been criticized for low turnout while the White House heavily promotes the 16-day event on social media.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who recently lost his primary to a Trump-endorsed candidate, joined in on criticizing the fair.
“Feeling more and more like the Hunger Games,” Massie said in reference to the stage mishap.
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The incident occurred during an intense heat wave in Washington, D.C., where residents and tourists are experiencing temperatures of 100 degrees this holiday weekend. Officials are encouraging people to stay hydrated amid the high temperatures as the Fourth of July nears.
The July 4 celebration in the nation’s capital is expected to continue, with a full fireworks display late that night. A Freedom 250 rodeo event, scheduled for 9 p.m. Thursday, was postponed due to the heat. The Great American State Fair lasts until July 10.
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