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Setbacks Continue At The Great American State Fair As Video Captures Trump’s Replica Triumphal Arch Coming Apart

Patriotism on a budget

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The Great American State Fair, Trump’s 16-day showcase of American greatness marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, opened last week with a miniature replica of the planned triumphal arch serving as its centerpiece.

The arch, unfortunately, did not share Trump’s confidence.

The vinyl sheeting stapled over the wooden frame had begun to wrinkle, separate, and peel away in the Washington summer heat. Organizers responded on Tuesday by adding new Corinthian-style columns and decorative molding to the exterior.

By Wednesday, online photos and videos painted an even worse picture, with deep cracks running through the new molding as yellow polyurethane expanding foam oozed from the gaps and dripped down the structure in the summer heat.

“When you want a triumphal arch for the 250th celebration, but you order it on Temu,” one user weighed in.

It only got worse from there.

Not everyone joined the pile-on. One Trump supporter pushed back with characteristic patience: “It’s a freaking mock up you moron and it’s been out in the weather. You libs are the most miserable people on the planet.”

Former CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta also shared video of the structure on Monday, calling out its “shoddy construction,” giving critics even more to talk about.

The White House had little interest in responding to the backlash.

A spokesperson for the president said that “Dumocrats are opposed to anything that celebrates the greatness of our Country because they are America Last losers,” adding that Trump’s arch will be “one of the most iconic landmarks not only in Washington, D.C., but throughout the world.”

Featured image via X screengrab 

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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