Multiple artists drop out of US Freedom 250 concert
Summary
Several music artists have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair, an event celebrating the United States' 250th birthday, citing concerns about the event’s political ties. The event organizer, Freedom 250, denies any political affiliation and says the event is nonpartisan and aims to unite Americans.Key Facts
- The Great American State Fair is a 16-day event planned on the National Mall in Washington, DC, from June 25 to July 10.
- Freedom 250, the nonprofit group behind the event, was launched last year by the Trump administration to celebrate the U.S. semiquincentennial (250th anniversary).
- Artists including Young MC, Morris Day, the Commodores, Bret Michaels, and Martina McBride have dropped out, saying they were misled about the event’s political nature.
- Freedom 250’s CEO, Keith Krach, was appointed by President Donald Trump.
- Some artists, like Vanilla Ice and Fab Morvan (one half of Milli Vanilli), remain scheduled to perform.
- The real vocalists of Milli Vanilli confirmed they will not perform, clarifying the act appearing is a tribute band.
- Freedom 250 states the event is nonpartisan and aimed at uniting Americans despite the artists’ withdrawals.
- The White House is supporting various activities for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration.
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