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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The United States is about to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its independence. In the face of the defections of artists, Donald Trump says he is ready to replace them if necessary to deliver a speech himself.
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.
Numerous artists have cancelled their appearances at a planned event to celebrate 250 years of independence in the USA - because the organizers of the Trump administration are supposed to be close. The president now proposes an unusual alternative.
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