Trump to headline ‘Great American State Fair’ for nation’s 250th anniversary after artists drop out
Freedom 250 said Trump will open the event after most booked performers withdrew over concerns the celebration had become political.
- On Saturday, President Donald Trump announced plans to stage an "AMERICA IS BACK" rally in Washington on Wednesday, following the mass withdrawal of performers from the Great American State Fair at the National Mall.
- Earlier this week, organizers revealed the State Fair's concert lineup, but most acts, including Martina McBride and Bret Michaels, withdrew by Saturday after indicating they wanted to avoid a political fight.
- Trump criticized the departing acts for having "the yips," calling them "Third Rate Artists" paid far too much, and stated he only wants to be surrounded by "Happy People."
- Performers including Vanilla Ice, Flo Rida, and Fab Morvan of Milli Vanilli remain on the bill, with Vanilla Ice stating he is "proud to help celebrate America's 250th Anniversary."
- Instead of the planned musical entertainment, the president directed his team to explore hosting a speech, positioning himself as the "Number One Attraction" to rally the country forward.
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Organizers Say Trump to Open 250th Event, Some Artists Withdraw
Freedom 250 announced on May 30 that President Donald Trump will “kick off” the opening ceremony for the upcoming fair that marks the beginning of festivities leading up to Independence Day. Freedom 250 is the nonpartisan organization coordinating between White House Task Force 250, federal agencies, and the Congressional America250 Commission to deliver presidential initiatives for America’s 250th birthday celebrations. Spokeswoman Danielle Alv…
After famous artists dropped out of the planned 250th anniversary celebration in the United States, Donald Trump is taking over the event, making himself the headliner.
Trump urges canceling Freedom 250 concerts after artists drop out
President Donald Trump on Saturday called for the cancellation of a concert series celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday this summer, after a wave of musicians pulled out. The post Trump urges canceling Freedom 250 concerts after artists drop out appeared first on West Hawaii Today.
Several artists have pulled out of the celebration in protest. Now Donald Trump is considering canceling the big music festival and holding a campaign rally instead – with himself as the headline act.
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, a multi-day festival had been announced by the White House. Problem: artists are withdrawing, one by one.
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