Trump blasts performers exiting Freedom 250 concerts
President Trump is upset over the cancellation of several artists for the Freedom 250 concerts celebrating America's 250th anniversary. Artists including Morris Day, Young MC, and Martina McBride have withdrawn, citing concerns about the event's divisive nature. Trump has suggested he might replace them with a speech to rally the country.
- ▪Several artists have dropped out of performing at the Freedom 250 concerts scheduled for June 25 through July 10 on Washington's National Mall.
- ▪Morris Day, Young MC, and Martina McBride criticized the event's presentation and expressed concerns about safety and divisiveness.
- ▪Trump expressed his willingness to replace the artists with a speech, claiming he draws larger audiences than Elvis.
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- ▪ Bill Maher Blasts Trump’s Freedom 250 Concert Series Lineup: “It Shows He’s Concerned for the Unemployed” — The Hollywood Reporter
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As a wave of concert cancellations for America’s 250th anniversary celebrations is upsetting President Trump to the point that he’s considering giving a speech instead. Several artists have dropped out of performing at the Freedom 250 concerts, scheduled to take place from June 25 through July 10 on Washington’s National Mall. Singer Morris Day, rapper Young MC, country artist Martina McBride, pop group Milli Vanilli, funk band Commodores and Poison frontman Bret Michaels have withdrawn since the lineup was announced Wednesday. “I understand Artists are getting ‘the yips’ having to do with their performance on Wednesday,” Mr. Trump said Saturday on social media. So he positioned himself as a potential replacement.
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