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Artists drop out of America 250 celebration over Trump connection
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank 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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Great American State Fair, scheduled for June 25 to July 10 on the National Mall, is part of the nationwide celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Organized by Freedom 250, a public-private partnership established by the Trump administration, the fair announced a lineup of artists including Martina McBride and Flo Rida. Within hours of the announcement, rapper Young MC and Morris Day of The Time pulled out, with Young MC citing political involvement and stating artists were not informed of such ties. Freedom 250, despite presenting itself as nonpartisan, has connections to the Trump administration and is funded by Trump-aligned tech firms Oracle and Palantir, along with federal contractors. Lawmakers and watchdog groups have raised concerns about Freedom 250's funding and its bypassing of a congressionally established commission, with some questioning donor access to the president. In fullArtists are already pulling out of Trump-backed 250th concert one day after lineup was announcedThank 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
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newrepublic.com
Trump’s “Great American State Fair” Will Feature Horrid Artist Lineup
This isn’t who you want to be celebrating 250 years of American history.
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billboard.com
Great American State Fair Lineup: Martina McBride, Flo Rida & More to Celebrate Nation’s 250th Birthday
The Great American State Fair lineup features Martina McBride, Flo Rida and more as the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday in Washington, D.C.
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Scheduled Artists Begin Bailing on Trump’s “Great American State Fair”
The music portion of this event is already falling apart.
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huffpost.com
Critics Mock Trump's 'Freedom 250' For Including 1 Of Pop Music's Most Infamous Acts
The president's official committee booked a disgraced pop act for the National Mall.
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euronews.com
Artists pull out of Trump-backed concert for America’s 250th birthday
While a cage fighting ring is being built on the White House lawn, a new event celebrating the 250 years of the USA is set to take place at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.…
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3 Performers Already Dropped Out Of Trump-Backed Freedom 250 Concert
Martina McBride and Flo Rida are still expected to perform.
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Multiple Acts Have Already Dropped Out Of Trump-Backed Freedom 250 Concert
Country music star Martina McBride bowed out on Thursday evening.
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independent.co.uk
Artists are already pulling out of the Trump-backed 250th concert
‘It’s a no for me,’ singer Morris Day wrote on social media
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albawaba.net
Multiple celebrities cancel America 250 appearances as backlash intensifies | Al Bawaba
ALBAWABA - Multiple celebrities withdrew from the America 250 celebration amid political controversy.Several performers who were scheduled to perform at
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nbcnews.com
Artists bail on D.C. bash for America’s 250th birthday after being listed on the lineup
Morris Day and The Time and Young MC said they would not be performing during a 16-day stretch of festivities on the National Mall in D.C. starting in late June.
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washingtonexaminer.com
Entertainer lineup for National Mall fair unveiled as some drop out
Freedom 250 revealed a combination of country, rap, pop, rock, soul, and funk artists will perform throughout the 16-day Great American State Fair.
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Artists drop out of America 250 celebration over Trump connection
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rollingstone.com
Trump's Freedom 250 Concert Announcement Sparks Chaos Among Lineup
The lineup for Trump's Freedom 250 concert in chaos as Morris Day, C + C Music Factory, Young MC, Vanilla Ice, and more say whether they're in or not.
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cbsnews.com
Some artists drop out of D.C. concert series for America's 250th anniversary shortly after lineup announced
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
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hindustantimes.com
Great American State Fair lineup: Young MC, Morris Day pull out of Trump-linked event- full list of performers
Several artists are pulling out of the Great American State Fair after learning about the event’s reported political ties to President Trump.
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eu.usatoday.com
Who's in? Who's out? See the lineup so far for Freedom 250 State Fair
The 16-day Great American State Fair in Washington, DC, scheduled to take place in June and July, is already facing hiccups as entertainers pull out.
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commondreams.org
'I Don't F*ck With Trump': Artists Listed For US 250th Anniversary Celebration Drop Out | Common Dreams
"The artists were never told about any political involvement with the event," claimed rapper Young MC.
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forbes.com
Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’ Lineup Crumbles As Five Acts Pull Out
Bret Michaels said the event has “evolved into something" that is "divisive”, while Martina McBride said she was misled about this being a nonpartisan celebration.
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Trump’s Great American State Fair Is Already Going Sideways
Almost all the musical performers have dropped out.