Trump to headline America’s 250th anniversary celebration after artists drop out
President Donald Trump is set to headline the upcoming celebration of America's 250th anniversary, known as 'The Great American State Fair.' Several artists have withdrawn from the event due to its association with Trump, leading to his involvement as a replacement. The fair, organized by Freedom 250, will feature various attractions and performances from other artists despite the controversy.
- ▪Trump will kick off the celebration on June 24, according to organizers.
- ▪Several artists, including Bret Michaels and Martina McBride, have dropped out over concerns about the event's political ties.
- ▪Freedom 250, the organizing group, claims to be non-partisan but was founded by Trump and is led by a former appointee from his administration.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 29 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Trump to cancel America's 250th birthday concert as artists drop out — Mail Online
- ▪ Poison? More artists flee Trump’s celebration concerts for US’ 250th anniversary — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Multiple artists announced for America's 250th anniversary concert drop out — CBS News — Top
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Open this photo in gallery:'I understand Artists are getting ‘the yips’ having to do with their performance,' Trump posted to his social media platform Truth Social Saturday.KENT NISHIMURA/AFP/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountAn upcoming celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, “The Great American State Fair,” recently had several musical guests back out partly over the event’s ties to President Donald Trump. Now, Trump himself is slated to headline the festivities, the organizers said Saturday.“I understand Artists are getting ‘the yips’ having to do with their performance,” Trump posted to his social media platform Truth Social Saturday, adding that he was thinking of bringing “the man who some say is the Greatest President…
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