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

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Musical artists' cancellations from a Donald Trump-linked U.S. celebration in Washington continue the Republican president’s tense history with the entertainment industry

Nearly all of the artists announced for President Donald Trump's 'Freedom 250' concert series have either pulled out or disputed their participation,

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.

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

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he may take the stage for a rally at the "Freedom 250" event series at the National Mall.

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…

In a post on Truth Social on Saturday, the president suggested the concert series may no longer be necessary if performers continue to back out.

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…

President Donald Trump may cancel concerts planned for America's 250th anniversary. Several artists have withdrawn from the event. Trump is considering a speech and rally instead.…

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

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.

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.

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