Stars bow out ofFreedom 250 fair amid political controversy
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Several performers pulled out of the Freedom 250‑backed Great American State Fair on the National Mall after saying they were misled about the event’s political involvement. Headliners Bret Michaels, Martina McBride, Morris Day and the Time, The Commodores and Young MC cited political framing and safety concerns; others like Milli Vanilli distanced themselves, while Vanilla Ice and Flo Rida remained on the bill. Organizers did not immediately respond.
- Musical artists bail from Freedom 250 fair over ‘political involvement’ Politico
- Over half of Great American State Fair performers drop out over politics, threats The Washington Post
- Martina McBride, Morris Day among wave of cancellations at Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts AP News
- 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
- Trump-Affiliated Freedom 250 Concert Is Having an Awfully Hard Time Convincing Musicians to Perform Vanity Fair
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