What are Freedom 250 and America250? Behind the 2 groups planning celebrations
Summary
Two groups, Freedom 250 and America250, are planning events to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary. Freedom 250 is connected to the White House and includes a concert series and other events in Washington, D.C., while America250 was created by Congress to organize nonpartisan nationwide celebrations.Key Facts
- Freedom 250 is a nonprofit linked to the White House and President Trump, organizing a "Great American State Fair" and a UFC match at the White House.
- Many performers dropped out of Freedom 250’s concert series, citing concerns about politicization.
- President Trump suggested canceling the concert and holding a "Make America Great Again Rally" instead.
- Freedom 250 was created by President Trump’s executive order through the "Salute to America 250 Task Force."
- America250 is a nonprofit established by Congress to support the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, which plans bipartisan, nationwide events.
- Freedom 250 has corporate partners like Exxon Mobil, Oracle, Mastercard, and others but does not disclose donors.
- Freedom 250 also plans the Freedom 250 Grand Prix street race in Washington, D.C.
- America250 aims to create nonpartisan celebrations involving all states and communities across the country.
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