After weeks of controversy, the Great American State Fair is opening, with President Donald Trump ushering in the event.
Kicking it off on Wednesday, June 24, Trump held one of his classic rallies, but with the backdrop of the National Mall and the significance of America turning 250.
From June 25 to July 10, the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will be the site of the Great American State Fair.
There, a ferris wheel has been added to the skyline of the nation’s capital, and the grounds will also see concerts, exhibits, a rodeo and more.
Of course, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has also been painstakingly renovated, removed of algae, and cleaned — all to coincide with 250 years of America.
All of this awaits attendees of the fair, and Trump welcomed them at his celebratory rally.
Regardless, the celebration of America250 has been a preoccupation for Trump, who has spent much of his time over the past decade of non-consecutive terms in office seeking to restore American pride and spirit.
Back in 2015, when he first announced he was running for president, Trump said, “We need somebody that can take the brand of the United States and make it great again.”
Attendees Sing National Anthem, Hear Rousing Marine Cover Of Toby Keith’s “Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue,” And See Dazzling Flyovers
After the United States Ceremonial Flag Unit presented the colors on stage, with flags from all 50 states, Alexis Wilkins performed the National Anthem.
Accompanied by the President’s Own United States Marine Band in leading attendees in the singing of the National Anthem, Wilkins is a country singer who frequently performs the National Anthem at Turning Point USA events.
Wilkins is also, notably, dating FBI Dir. Kash Patel.
Ahead of the performance, Wilkins posted on Instagram, writing, “What a great honor to be a part of the 250th anniversary of our great nation.”
Watch her stunning performance, here:
Country music artist @AlexisWilkins and “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band performs the National Anthem at The Great American State Fair in Washington, DC 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/XidkuJAOSK
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) June 24, 2026
Then, following her performance, Master Gunnery Sgt. Alan Prather of the United States Marine Band performed Toby Keith’s Courtesy of The Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)” on acoustic guitar.
Starting on his own, Prather was then joined by the United States Marine Band.
Notably, he did perform the song censored, excluding the famous line about where a boot can go.
Watch Master Gunnery Sgt. Prather’s performance, here:
A TRIBUTE TO AMERICA’S HEROES
In tribute to the men and women who have defended our freedoms, Master Gunnery Sergeant Alan Prather of the President’s United States Marine Band performs Toby Keith’s iconic patriotic anthem, “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue.” pic.twitter.com/oq28UN3Ab6
— Real America’s Voice (RAV) (@RealAmVoice) June 24, 2026
Lee Greenwood Introduces President Trump With Performance Of “God Bless The USA”
Introducing Trump for what he has dubbed as the “America Is Back” rally was Lee Greenwood, who performed his 1984 hit “God Bless The USA,” which has become a staple of Trump political rallies over the past decade.
“Hello America, Freedom 250!” exclaimed Lee Greenwood as he started singing.
While the song is one of his most known and most frequently performed, thanks in part to Trump, Greenwood performed the song with great gusto.
Then, after the first chorus, he said:
“Ladies and gentlemen, it’s my privilege to introduce you to the 45th president of the United States and the 47th president of the United States, our commander-in-chief, Donald J. Trump.”
Greenwood was then embraced by Trump as he sang, and a flyover conducted by the F-35 Lightning II went past the Washington Monument and over the crowd.
At the end of the song, Greenwood declared, “God bless our president!”