Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump announced he would perform at the Freedom 250 concert series, part of the Great American State Fair, after several musicians withdrew. Multiple artists, including Bret Michaels and Martina McBride, pulled out, citing concerns that the event had become divisive and politically charged. The president criticized the departing musicians, suggesting they had “the yips” and proclaiming himself “the Number One Attraction anywhere in the World.”He instructed his team to investigate the feasibility of holding an “AMERICA IS BACK Rally” in Washington, D.C., at the same time as the concert series. Confusion emerged regarding the nonpartisan nature of the 250th-anniversary celebrations, with two organizations, America250 and Freedom 250 (established by the Trump administration), involved. In fullTrump mocks artists getting ‘the yips’ about his Freedom 250 concert and unveils new star performer – himselfThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Trump pitches himself as ‘Number One Attraction’ after artists withdraw from festival
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump announced he would perform at the Freedom 250 concert series, part of the Great American State Fair, after several musicians withdrew. Multiple artists, including Bret Michaels and Martina McBride, pulled out, citing concerns that the event had become divisive and politically charged. The president criticized the departing musicians, suggesting they had “the yips” and proclaiming himself “the Number One Attraction anywhere in the World.”He instructed his team to investigate the feasibility of holding an “AMERICA IS BACK Rally” in Washington, D.C., at the same time as the concert series. Confusion emerged regarding the nonpartisan nature of the 250th-anniversary celebrations, with two organizations, America250 and Freedom 250 (established by the Trump administration), involved. In fullTrump mocks artists getting ‘the yips’ about his Freedom 250 concert and unveils new star performer – himselfThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
