Trump Says ‘Cancel’ Concert for America’s 250th Birthday
Trump is pushing to replace planned concerts with a larger rally as more musical acts withdraw from the official celebrations.
- As musical acts withdraw from concerts celebrating America's 250th birthday, President Donald Trump dismissed the need for them, writing on Truth Social, "I don't want so-called 'artists' that get paid far too much money, who aren't happy."
- While Congress established the "America 250" commission a decade ago to oversee celebrations, Trump-backed groups formed a competing, privately funded "Freedom 250" committee to host their own events.
- During last week's Cabinet meeting, Trump spent more than 20 minutes discussing "beautification" projects across Washington, including repairs to more than a dozen fountains and the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic leader in the House of Representatives, wrote on X that the upcoming July 4th anniversary is "not about a wannabe king," as Democrats remain united in opposition.
- Planned festivities include a 16-day "Great American State Fair" on the National Mall, a UFC fight at the White House, and an August Grand Prix, which Trump views as critical to his second term.
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Trump suggests canceling America 250 concert after artists withdraw
President Donald Trump called for canceling musical performances tied to the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, which intends to celebrate America's 250th birthday, after several artists announced they would not perform because of the event's political nature.
Trump calls for canceling America’s 250th birthday concert after artists bail on National Mall event
President Trump on Saturday called for scrapping the concert planned to mark America’s 250th birthday, proposing a massive rally in its place after several performers pulled out of the June 25 celebration on the National Mall. The move came hours after a week in which a federal judge ordered Trump’s name removed from the Kennedy...
Trump: Cancel 250th Celebration Opening, Opt for MAGA Rally; Calls Himself the GOAT POTUS, More Popular Than Elvis
President Trump claimed on Saturday that he is more popular than Elvis Presley and is the greatest president in the history of presidents. ... The post Trump: Cancel 250th Celebration Opening, Opt for MAGA Rally; Calls Himself the GOAT POTUS, More Popular Than Elvis appeared first on The New American.
The president calls himself the main act, "greater than Elvis. For the anniversary a fighting cage in front of the White House. Is this still a celebration or cult?
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