Artists Shocked to Learn They’re in Trump’s Great American State Fair
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SalonCMay 30, 6:30 PM
Trump says he could replace Freedom 250 artists himself
After multiple performers withdrew, Trump mocked them and proposed turning event into an “AMERICA IS BACK" rally
The New RepublicBMay 28, 1:45 PM
Artists Shocked to Learn They’re in Trump’s Great American State Fair
Three major performing artists have bailed on President Trump’s America 250 celebrations on the National Mall since the administration included them in the lineup. Freedom 250 on Wednesday announced a
The New RepublicBMay 27, 4:11 PM
Trump’s “Great American State Fair” Will Feature Horrid Artist Lineup
President Trump’s America 250 celebrations on the National Mall will feature military demonstrations, a 110-foot ferris wheel, and a slew of performers who are questionable at best. Flo Rida, Milli V
The New RepublicBMay 29, 1:24 PM
Trump’s Great American State Fair Loses Almost All of Its Performers
Donald Trump’s “Great American State Fair” is on the verge of having no live music at all. As of Friday, six of the nine original headliners have dropped out of the concert series intended to celebrat
The Daily BeastCMay 30, 2:22 AM
Vanilla Ice Offers Wild Defense of Disastrous Great American State Fair Concert
Vanilla Ice says he will shill for just about anyone—from Vladimir Putin to Donald Trump, as long as his fans can get out and dance. That’s essentially the defense the “Ice Ice Baby” singer offered wh
Raw StoryCMay 30, 4:19 PM
Trump reveals potential replacement for artists who bailed on state fair – himself
Artists have been pulling out of the Great American State Fair en masse after discovering the event’s ties to President Donald Trump, and as the Trump administration scrambles to replace the bailing p
Talking Points MemoBMay 30, 12:00 PM
Artists Flee Trump’s State Fair, Proving MAGA Radioactive as Ever
The Daily BeastCMay 30, 4:44 PM
Trump Says He Wants to Headline Freedom 250 Event After Artists Drop Out
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to “order” that he be the main act at his Freedom 250 celebration after two-thirds of the musical lineup dropped out. “I understand artists are getting ‘the
CBS NewsBMay 30, 4:34 PM
Many artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup announced
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
HuffPostCMay 29, 8:59 AM
Another Major Star Drops Out Of Donald Trump-Backed Freedom 250 Concert
The lineup for the Trump-aligned Great American State Fair on the National Mall is shrinking.
Mother JonesBMay 29, 2:44 PM
Everyone’s Fleeing Trump’s Freedom 250 Concerts
It hasn’t even been two days since Freedom 250, the Trump-tied group organizing a bunch of celebrations ostensibly in honor of America’s 250th birthday, announced the lineup for its Great American Sta
The GuardianAMay 30, 6:17 PM
Trump proposes ‘wild’ rally instead of concerts after artists back out of series
On Saturday posting spree, US president also decries judge’s ruling on Kennedy Center and praises progress on pool In a spree of posts made to his Truth Social account on Saturday, Donald Trump lauded
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BBC NewsAMay 30, 5:40 PM
Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself
Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political.
ReutersAMay 29, 9:28 PM
Poison frontman Bret Michaels is latest artist to withdraw from Freedom 250 concerts - Reuters
Poison frontman Bret Michaels is latest artist to withdraw from Freedom 250 concerts Reuters
The HillBMay 29, 4:38 PM
Most artists announced for ‘Great American State Fair’ have backed out. Who is still playing?
Most of the "first wave" has dropped out. Who is left?
The HillBMay 29, 2:22 PM
Freedom 250 spokesperson: Nothing ‘partisan’ about fair, as musical artists drop out
A spokesperson for Freedom 250 — a massive series of events taking place on the National Mall in Washington to celebrate America’s 250th birthday — has pushed back against claims that its events are p
AxiosAMay 29, 6:29 PM
Performers keep dropping out of the Trump-linked Freedom 250 concert series
Two-thirds of the announced lineup for the Freedom 250 concert series have dropped out, with most artists citing concerns about being tied to an event billed as nonpartisan but described by critics as
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Daily SignalCMay 29, 5:45 PM
Artists Pull Out of Great American State Fair, Citing Partisanship and ‘Threats’
Several musical artists scheduled to perform at the Great American State Fair in honor of America’s 250th birthday have withdrawn from the event after SPIN Magazine highlighted President Donald Trump’
Daily WireCMay 30, 1:37 PM
Trump Hints At New Programming For Freedom 250 Concert After ‘Third Rate’ Artists Drop Out
President Donald Trump suggested that he would take the place of multiple “third rate” artists who have dropped out of the Freedom 250 concert planned for next month, calling himself “the Number One A
The Western JournalDMay 30, 4:05 PM
Why Does the Media Care That Has-Beens Are Withdrawing From 'Freedom 250' DC Event?
Martina McBride was, once upon a time, one of country’s biggest stars. The emphasis there is once upon a time; a long time, unless you’re one of those types who […] The post Why Does the Media Care Th
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