PRESIDENT Donald Trump launched the Great American State Fair on Wednesday – but attendees were left fuming at pretzel prices and power problems.

The event in Washington DC signaled the start of the patriotic extravaganza marking the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday. 

Trump took the stand and declared this was America’s “golden age” before promising cheaper gas prices. 

The President claimed costs could fall to $2.50 a gallon if conflict in Iran ends. 

But when it came to digesting the good news with a tasty snack, people got one hell of a shock when it came to paying for their food.

Pretzels, when available, sold for between $12.48 and $24.96. 

And if the menu sticker-shock wasn’t enough, a power outage temporarily disrupted parts of the event during the opening festivities.

USA Today reported that food and beverage temporarily lost power, halting sales of the heftily priced stuffed pretzel rolls. 

Customers, according to the outlet, were told it would be a 30 minute wait for their food to get warmed up.

That meant extra hungry folk, who weren’t allowed to bring their own goodies in, were forced to consider $23 turkey legs or $20 smash cheeseburgers.

Giant western sausages sold for $20 and a lemonade set visitors back $9.

“These concession prices seem in line with the administration,” snapped a critic on Reddit.

“$20 smash burger is insane lol,” said another poster.

“Now we are the hottest country anywhere in the world,” Trump told supporters gathered on the National Mall.

“Nobody’s laughing at us anymore.”

Trump used the rally to tout his administration’s achievements, blast former President Joe Biden, praise immigration agents and celebrate what he described as America’s renewed standing on the world stage.

The president also hinted there could be more military action ahead while discussing recent operations involving Iran and Venezuela.

“I guess we have other things in store,” Trump said with a laugh.

The event, backed by Freedom 250, was originally planned as a 16-day patriotic celebration leading up to the country’s 250th anniversary. 

After several performers dropped out, however, the opening day took on the feel of a Trump campaign-style rally.

Political heavyweights including House Speaker Mike Johnson, FBI Director Kash Patel and other administration officials were seated near the front of the stage, while thousands of supporters gathered across the grounds.

Before Trump’s speech, attendees explored historical exhibits, military displays and interactive attractions, including a controversial mobile museum featuring AI-powered versions of George and Martha Washington.

“Judging by the line to get in and astronomical stadium prices for concessions, I’m not sure why anyone wants to be there,” barked another doubter.

The festivities also sparked controversy when Leonard Cohen’s estate objected to the use of his song Hallelujah at the event. 

Despite the objections, the performance went ahead.

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