
Artists Back Out of Trump-Backed 250th Anniversary Festival as It Unravels
A government-sponsored 250th-anniversary festival on the National Mall, dubbed the Great American State Fair, saw several announced performers withdraw after revelations of President Donald Trump’s involvement. Artists like Young MC and Freedom Williams said they were not informed of the political aspects, and other acts such as Morris Day and the Time denied participating. With the lineup crumbling after about a day, organizers emphasize the event is nonpartisan, though a White House task force is coordinating it and promoting MAGA-themed programming.













