Only A Few Acts Remain In Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’—And 1 Isn’t Talking
The 'Great American State Fair' is facing uncertainty as several performers have withdrawn from the event. Vanilla Ice is the only act confirmed to participate, while others like Bret Michaels and Martina McBride have cited concerns over the event's political implications. The remaining acts, including Flo Rida, C+C Music Factory, and Milli Vanilli, have not yet confirmed their participation.
- ▪Vanilla Ice is the only confirmed performer for the 'Great American State Fair'.
- ▪Bret Michaels and Martina McBride have both announced their withdrawal due to political concerns.
- ▪Flo Rida, C+C Music Factory, and Milli Vanilli have not yet confirmed their participation.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 33 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Milli Vanilli, The Commodores and more drop out of Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 Great American State Fair — NME
- ▪ 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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BreakingBusinessOnly A Few Acts Remain In Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’—And 1 Isn’t TalkingByAntonio Pequeño IV,Forbes StaffandSiladitya Ray,Forbes Staff.Follow AuthorsMay 29, 2026, 06:49pm EDTToplineOnly a few acts remain a part of the “Great American State Fair” later this month—which is being held as part of the Trump administration's “Freedom 250” celebrations—with only Vanilla Ice enthusiastically confirming his participation.Vanilla Ice confirmed Friday he will perform at the fair.
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