Bill Maher Roasts Trump’s Freedom 250 Concert After Wave Of Artist Dropouts: “You Can’t Close The Deal With Milli Vanilli”
Bill Maher humorously criticized President Trump's Freedom 250 concert during his show. He highlighted the growing number of artists withdrawing from the event, comparing it to a previous poorly attended concert. Maher made jokes about the lineup, including references to Milli Vanilli, and noted the concerns expressed by artists regarding safety and divisiveness.
- ▪Bill Maher mocked the Freedom 250 concert's lineup and the increasing artist dropouts.
- ▪Several performers, including Bret Michaels and The Commodores, have publicly exited the event.
- ▪Concerns over safety and the divisive nature of the event were cited by artists as reasons for their withdrawal.
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| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 09:42:54 -0400 |
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