These music stars pull out of President Trump’s Freedom 250 concert
Several artists scheduled to perform at the Great American State Fair, organized by President Donald Trump’s nonprofit organization Freedom 250, have pulled out of the event.
Bill Maher thinks leaving the Freedom 250 concert reflects poorly on the Democratic Party.
The host of HBO’s “Real Time” said during part of the June 5 episode that artists from President Donald Trump’s nonprofit organization Freedom 250 who were previously scheduled to perform at the Great American State Fair are now making it look like they “don’t love America.”
“This is a question of what’s best for the Democratic Party, because I don’t think it’s good.” “You seem to be everything people say you are. You don’t really love America. You seem to think Trump is more important than the country itself.”
The comments come after most of the artists scheduled for the June 25-July 10 event withdrew, including The Commodores and Martina McBride, who suggested they were led to believe the event was “nonpartisan,” and Bret Michaels, who said he had received “completely unfounded and inexcusable” threats over his appearance on the lineup.
Freedom 250 is “dedicated to uniting Americans in commemoration of our nation’s 250th anniversary,” it said.
Vanilla Ice and Flo Rida were among the artists who remained before Trump said he would give a speech at the fair in his place following the ejection. His headline speech is scheduled for June 24, when country singer Lee Greenwood will introduce him with a performance of “God Bless the USA.”
Maher added that the trade show now is “just a big MAGA gathering.”
He continued, “Wouldn’t it have been better to do this live? Could we all celebrate what America is and leave Trump out of it?”
According to the official Freedom 250 website, the Great American State Fair will transform the National Mall in Washington, D.C., into “the nation’s largest and most daring state fair” in celebration of the United States’ 500th anniversary, or 250th anniversary. In addition to a Ferris wheel and carousel, attractions include a rodeo and livestock competitions. This is one of many events the Freedom 250 has planned for the nation’s capital, including World Cup watch parties, IndyCar races, and athletic competitions for high school students.
There’s another America 250 concert celebration with several stars in attendance. Charlie Puth and Josh Groban, Kane Brown, Goo Goo Dolls, Maren Morris, Rod Stewart, Lil Wayne, AJR, Kool & the Gang, and Chaka Khan will appear on CNN’s “Independence Eve Live with Anderson & Andy: Celebrating 250” on July 3.
The patriotic celebration, hosted by New Year’s Eve bastion Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, features “American icons, cultural legends, and inspiring everyday heroes,” whose stories reflect America’s spirit, resilience, and diversity.
Contributor: Edward Segarra, USA TODAY
