Growing number of artists pull out of 250th anniversary celebration on National Mall
Summary
Several well-known artists have withdrawn from a concert planned for America’s 250th anniversary celebration on the National Mall because they say they were misled about the event’s political nature. The event organizer, Freedom 250, said the celebration is nonpartisan and open to all artists.Key Facts
- The anniversary event is called the "Great American State Fair" and is set on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
- Artists who pulled out include Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC, Morris Day and The Time, and The Commodores.
- These artists said they were told the event was nonpartisan, but later felt it was connected to President Donald Trump’s administration.
- Freedom 250 is a public-private group working with the White House’s Task Force 250 but is separate from the official America 250 Commission created by Congress.
- Freedom 250 said the event celebrates all Americans and denied that it is politically biased.
- Martina McBride said she was assured the event would honor all 50 states and not be political.
- Young MC and Bret Michaels also said they were unaware of political links and withdrew because they did not want to be part of a politically charged event.
- Freedom 250 said they respect artists’ choices to withdraw and remain open to any who want to participate.
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