This is Rhode Island’s contribution to America’s 250th birthday - an empty booth at the National Mall. The state that demanded a Bill of Rights couldn’t show up to celebrate. Other states found a way, ours didn’t.

The Empire we defeated sent their best pilots to honor our 250th and yet RI cucks out!

Thank you! My 14 year old daughter and I were so sad to see the Rhode Island booth empty when we were there on Saturday. She learned so much about so many states.

Same as despicable Connecticut democrats. We even had the money donated and they turned it down. Why? Because Democrats have two problems. 1) TDS and 2) Dems hate America and Americans.

It is astounding the height of PETTINESS many Democrats are manifesting today during the celebrations for their OWN COUNTRY, the USA's 250th Bday. All Trump is doing is providing EVERYBODY, not just REPUBLICANS but DEMOCRATS & INDEPENDENTS as well, with fun, enjoyment & fond memories of the country's impt bday. Not just an ordinary bday but her 250th. And yet, becuz of pettiness & politics, many Democrats DEPRIVE themselves from being a part of these WONDERFUL CELEBRATIONS. Some, I bet, even wishing everything will be a flop bcuz of how childish & hateful they are. People really have to grow up & learn to be grateful in America. It is one of the best countries in the world, if not the best. Don't let politics, bias & hate consume your lives. It's not healthy. Join in the fun, Democrats! It's not going to kill you. Be patriotic for once.

RI needs a clean sweep in November. Vote every incumbent out!

@frankriccidc The Democrat Party leadership is pathetic and anti-American.

This is Donna. Donna traveled to DC at her own expense to represent Massachusetts at the Great American State Fair. Be like Donna! Man the booth yourself.

@GovDanMcKee — This is a travesty! I’d love to hear an explanation from you!

@frankriccidc Losers get elected in RI, CT, IL, CO, NY and other Blue owned states. Not just because of big money, state employees, teachers and unions, but because of apathetic republicans and independents who stay home and stick their heads in the sand.

Fucking state of Rhode Island should be ashamed of themselves. We contributed a lot to the independence of this fucking country. Shame.

Yea, I’m oretty pissed off about RI not showing up. We all know why they didn’t show up. TDS

Disgraceful!!! I will go man the booth! We should be part of the country’s 250th anniversary

So very sad. The story of one of our Founding Fathers, Stephen Hopkins of Rhode Island is rich in history. He suffered from a debilitating case of palsy, so when he signed the Declaration of Independence - at 70 years of age - he had to place his other hand on the hand signing to steady it. He said, "My hand trembles but my heart does not." He was also the state's governor. He would be appalled by the governance of his beloved state today. 😔🇺🇸

@Rando4Rep Shame.

Thank you! Stephen Hopkins & William Ellery, intrepid signers of the Declaration; Nathaniel Greene, Revolutionary War hero, and etc. RI missed the boat.

Citizens should go directly to the organizers and at least be there for 7/4. Two senators are stepping in for PA and a radio announcer for CT. Find a workaround!

I would volunteer to staff it. I'm sure plenty of people here would do the same. Petty partisan politics are what @GovDanMcKee is all about. Shameful and embarrassing

What were the rules regarding this event? Could the @RhodeIslandGOP or any other private group have handled the booth? What’s the scoop?

I live in Cranston. This is disgraceful! We were part of the 13 colonies and our useless politicians like Reed and Whitehouse chose to ignore this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Reach out to businesses that make RI great for support. PA is a textbook example of state pride out maneuvering a TDS governor.

In the future, Americans will wonder WHAT THE F WAS WRONG WITH SOME AMERICANS. They are NOT American if you ask me. I want your state and the rest of New England except NH KICKED OUT OF THE UNION.

Its disgusting ! You and others should have went down there. ! If I would have known I would have went and held a sign that Rhode Island is run by communists! Disgusting !

@RightOne40 The socialist regime in Providence doesn’t care about anything but themselves and of course,, illegal aliens.

@CarolynClburr I called The RI State House and they told me they didn’t have a tent! Knew nothing about the Pavilion. Dismissed my concerns. Such a disgrace. I told them I am ashamed of them. Politics over Country.

Of course. This is the liberal democratic way. Anti American communist scumbags

They spent $5 million on cooler warmer but not a dime for The Great American State Fair! What an embarrassment! Shame!

Disgusting that some states didn't participate!

Rhode Island has Newport, one of the most beautiful and important cities in the United States. What an opportunity to advertise you State instead of being a Negative Nancy!

TDS on display for all states that didn’t show up. Embarrassing for them and their citizens

The State of Rhode Island is under no obligation or expectation to participate in what was hijacked and co-opted as a partisan political event as opposed to the originally intended non-partisan national celebration of unity. You might want to read up on it. Clown.

@TonyDeAngelo7 Except for New Hampshire the rest of New England is actually proving how anti American it is.

Never thought I'd see such a day... Sad.

Disgraceful and unforgivable. Nothing Democrats want is EVER too expensive. But in addition, Democrats have no love for America and our founding principles, documents and struggles for freedom.

All of New England with the exception of NH couldn't exert the effort to be patriotic and celebrate America. It's absolutely pathetic. Thnak you for speaking out on this issue.