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

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Trump acknowledged artists were getting “the yips” after most performers slated to play at the “Great American State Fair” dropped out this week.

Trump acknowledged artists were getting “the yips” after most performers slated to play at the “Great American State Fair” dropped out this week.

The only musician who confirmed his participation in the Great American State Fair was Vanilla Ice, a hip-hop artist best known for his work in the 1990s.

Multiple musicians, including Brett Michaels and Martina McBride, announced this week that they would no longer perform at the concert series

Donald Trump offered to perform at his upcoming Freedom 250 concert as scheduled artists continued to drop out.

Wary of seeming partisan, musicians have pulled out of the lineup in recent days.Show Caption

The US president floated the idea of holding a rally instead, calling himself the No 1 attraction and a bigger draw than ‘Elvis in his prime’.

US President Donald Trump has suggested replacing a planned concert series marking the United States’ 250th anniversary with a political-style rally after a string of performers…

An upcoming celebration of America's 250th anniversary, called "The Great American State Fair," has faced challenges as several musical guests backed out due to its connections to…

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump announced he would…

After multiple performers withdrew, Trump mocked them and proposed turning event into an “AMERICA IS BACK" rally

"I am thinking about bringing the Number One Attraction anywhere in the World," President Donald Trump wrote.

"I am thinking about bringing the Number One Attraction anywhere in the World," President Donald Trump wrote.

Donald Trump himself is slated to headline Freedom 250's Great American State Fair after many musical guests backed out of the event.

Several musical performers scheduled to appear in the celebration have cancelled, citing concerns about its association with the US president.

Several artists, including Bret Michaels, the Commodores and Martina McBride dropped out last week.

With a number of artists backing out of “The Great American State Fair”, an upcoming celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Donald Trump says he is a better alternative.

WASHINGTON: An 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…

Several artists, including country singer Martina McBride, have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C.