Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he is the 'Number One Attraction anywhere in the World' and described musicians who withdrew from a planned event as 'highly paid, Third Rate Artists.' Organizers announced Trump would open the 16-day Great American State Fair on June 24, 2026, with the event scheduled from June 25 to July 10. A separate White House plan includes a UFC event on White House grounds in June as part of 250th anniversary activities.