CNBC’s Luke Fountain is at the Great American State Fair on the Washington Mall for celebrations of the nation’s 250th Independence Day. Freedom 250, the sponsor of the state fair, has become politicized because the Trump administration has pushed many events through that, rather than America 250, a bipartisan group created by Congress. It’s raised concerns from ethics watchdogs and Democrats.
Reporter Luke Fountain
Produced, Shot and Edited by Carlos Waters
Production Assistant Irit Skulnik
Senior Director of Video Lindsey Jacobson
Additional Footage: Getty Images
Additional Sources: Natural Resources Committee Democrats, America250.org, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, National Park Foundation
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Who Is Funding Pres. Trump’s Freedom 250 Celebrations?
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