List of Performers Not Appearing at Trump-backed Freedom 250 Event
Summary
Several musical artists listed to perform at the Freedom 250 event, linked to President Donald Trump’s initiative celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary, have denied they will appear. The event includes a 16-day Great American State Fair on the National Mall with planned concerts and cultural exhibits.Key Facts
- Freedom 250 is an organization created to coordinate events for the United States’ 250th birthday, linked to a 2025 executive order signed by President Trump.
- The Great American State Fair will run from June 25 to July 10 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
- Organizers initially announced multiple performers such as Milli Vanilli, Young MC, Vanilla Ice, C+C Music Factory, Morris Day and the Time, the Commodores, Flo Rida, Bret Michaels, and Martina McBride.
- Several artists, including Morris Day and the Time, Young MC, and Milli Vanilli members, publicly said they will not perform at the event.
- Some artists said they were not contacted before being announced and expressed concern about the event’s political connections.
- Vanilla Ice confirmed he will perform and supports celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
- Freedom 250 is led by CEO Keith Krach, appointed by President Trump, and operates separately from the bipartisan America250 commission established by Congress.
- Organizers have not responded publicly to the artists’ denials of participation.
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