Milli Vanilli, The Commodores and more drop out of Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 Great American State Fair

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Coverage diverges in how different outlets frame the event and the performers' participation. The Washington Examiner emphasizes the withdrawals, framing them as a significant issue for the event, while Forbes highlights the divisive…

Laura Molloy· May 30, 2026 · 10:56 AM UTC ·15 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 38 views

Milli Vanilli, The Commodores and more drop out of Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 Great American State Fair

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Several artists, including Milli Vanilli and The Commodores, have withdrawn from performing at Donald Trump's Freedom 250 Great American State Fair. The cancellations come as some artists expressed concerns about the event's perceived partisanship. Other notable withdrawals include Martina McBride and Brett Michaels, who were initially led to believe the show would be non-partisan.

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▪Milli Vanilli and The Commodores have dropped out of the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair.
▪Artists like Martina McBride and Brett Michaels have also announced their withdrawal from the event.
▪Concerns about the event's partisanship were raised by some artists.

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▪ Trump Replacing ‘Great American State Fair’ With Rally After Performers Drop Out — Forbes — Business
▪ Multiple performers drop out of Great American State Fair for America 250 celebration — Washington Examiner
▪ Milli Vanilli’s Fab Morvan Says He’s Performing at Trump’s Great American State Fair — Consequence (of Sound)

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