Trump to kick off Great American State Fair after several musicians cancel
President Trump is set to kick off the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., on June 24. This event, organized by Freedom 250, aims to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Several musical guests have canceled their performances, citing concerns over the event's political nature.
- ▪President Trump will personally kick off the Great American State Fair on June 24.
- ▪Many artists, including Morris Day and the Time and Martina McBride, have canceled their performances.
- ▪Freedom 250 claims the initiative is nonpartisan despite the cancellations.
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- ▪ Trump to hold a rally at the ‘Great America State Fair’ after several artists back out — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Trump proposes ‘AMERICA IS BACK’ rally to replace fair after musicians boycott — Washington Examiner
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Politics Trump to kick off Great American State Fair after several musicians cancel By Kierra Frazier Kierra Frazier News Editor Kierra Frazier is a news editor for CBS News & Stations. Read Full Bio Kierra Frazier Updated on: May 30, 2026 / 5:25 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google President Trump will kick off the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C, after several of the musical guests this week pulled out of the event, which has been described as a birthday bash to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.Freedom 250, the organization behind the event, said Saturday that Mr. Trump will kick off the event on June 24 in an opening ceremony.
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