Trump Victory Arch Model Oozes Yellow Foam as Fair’s 250-Foot Monument Mock-Up Warps
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Updated · The Independent · Jul 2
Trump Victory Arch Model Oozes Yellow Foam as Fair’s 250-Foot Monument Mock-Up Warps
3 articles · Updated · The Independent · Jul 2
Summary
Yellow spray foam or similar material seeped Wednesday from the plywood victory arch model on the National Mall, adding a fresh embarrassment to the Great American State Fair.
Warm weather appears to have warped the wood frame, stretching and peeling the facade; video also suggested some ornate details were printed sheets stapled onto the surface.
The mock-up is meant to promote Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch along the Potomac, but social media users mocked its DIY look after footage of the ooze drew more than 700,000 views on X.
The fair has already faced broader setbacks, including performer withdrawals, some states refusing to participate, sparse crowds and operational glitches, even as Trump has insisted the event was a success.