Bret Michaels is latest artist to pull out of Freedom 250 concerts, citing divisiveness and threats
At least three performers have withdrawn in 36 hours, leaving organizers unclear how to fill the five-night bill.
- Bret Michaels is the fifth artist to withdraw from the Freedom 250 concert in Washington, D.C., linked to President Donald Trump.
- He announced his withdrawal, stating the event was misrepresented to his team and expressing safety concerns for himself, his family, crew, and fans.
- Michaels said the event changed from a celebration of the country to something more divisive than he had agreed to join.
- He emphasized that his decision was based on safety and personal beliefs, not politics, and highlighted the importance of respecting opinions and veterans' freedoms.
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Bret Michaels joins horde of musicians dropping out of Freedom 250 concerts, citing "safety concerns"
More than half of the artists originally announced for the Trump White House’s “Great American State Fair” concerts in Washington D.C. over the next few weeks have now dropped out, Variety reports, as former Poison singer/official Celebrity Apprentice Bret Michaels has just joined the growing host of dropouts. Michaels broke the news in a long post on Instagram this weekend, including claims that he’s worried about unspecified “threats” and “saf…
Uncertainty about the use of federal funds in an event marked by their proximity to the president intensified casualties in the promotional flyer.
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