Bret Michaels Withdraws from Freedom 250 Over Threats and Safety Concerns
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Bret Michaels pulled out of the Freedom 250 festival in Washington, D.C., citing threats and safety concerns and becoming the fifth act to withdraw as backlash over the Trump-backed event grows; he said the decision is about safety and staying true to his beliefs, and he will continue touring.
- Bret Michaels Is Fifth Act to Pull Out of ‘Freedom 250’ in D.C., Citing ‘Threats and Safety Concerns’ as Trump-Backed Shows ‘Evolved Into Something Divisive’ Variety
- Some artists drop out of D.C. concert series for America's 250th anniversary shortly after lineup announced CBS News
- Milli Vanilli out, Vanilla Ice in; who’s left for Trump 250 State Fair? USA Today
- Martina McBride, Morris Day among wave of cancellations at Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts AP News
- Bret Michaels latest to pull out of Freedom250 Great American State Fair. Here's who's left FOX 5 DC
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