The Daily Beast
May 28, 08:31 AM
Two musical acts have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair concert linked to former President Donald Trump, scheduled for June 27. Young MC and Morris Day and the Time announced their decisions due to concerns about the event's political affiliations, while C+C Music Factory's frontman confirmed he would still perform despite the controversy.
The Hill
May 28, 02:11 PM
Artists Young MC, Morris Day and The Time, and C+C Music Factory have denied their participation in the upcoming America 250 event on the National Mall. Each artist issued statements clarifying their non-involvement in the celebration.
The Hill
May 28, 02:11 PM
Artists including Young MC, Morris Day and the Time, and C+C Music Factory have denied their participation in the America 250 event on the National Mall. They released statements clarifying that they will not be performing at the celebration.
PBS NewsHour
May 28, 05:31 PM
Milli Vanilli and Morris Day have stated they will not participate in the Freedom 250 events associated with Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. The organization did not provide a comment regarding this announcement.
nbcnews.com
May 28, 06:40 PM
Morris Day and The Time and Young MC have both announced they will not perform at the upcoming 'Great American State Fair' event on the National Mall, which is part of the celebrations for America's 250th anniversary. Freedom 250, the organizing group, maintains that the event is nonpartisan and aims to unite Americans.
Washington Examiner
May 28, 06:37 PM
Freedom 250 has announced the performer lineup for the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., scheduled from June 25 to July 10, 2026. Several artists have withdrawn due to concerns about the event's political ties, including Morris Day & The Time and Young MC, who expressed that they were not informed of any political involvement prior to their announcement.
ktvb.com
May 28, 07:10 PM
Milli Vanilli and Morris Day have declined to perform at 'The Great American State Fair' in Washington, D.C., organized by the Freedom 250 group associated with Donald Trump. Statements from the artists indicated they were surprised by their inclusion in the lineup and questioned the event's political implications. The fair is set to take place from June 25 to July 10.
apnews.com
May 28, 07:10 PM
Milli Vanilli and Morris Day have publicly stated they will not perform at the Freedom 250 events on the National Mall, citing concerns over the event's political nature. The organization, associated with former President Donald Trump, aims to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
cbsnews.com
May 28, 08:10 PM
Several artists have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair concert series for the United States' 250th anniversary shortly after the lineup was announced. Morris Day and Young MC cited political concerns, while Milli Vanilli's representation stated they were not approached to perform. The event is scheduled to take place from June 25 to July 10 in Washington, D.C.
The Daily Beast
May 29, 03:32 AM
Martina McBride has withdrawn from a music event linked to President Trump, following the exit of several other performers due to confusion over the event's political affiliations. The Great American State Fair is scheduled for June 27 to June 10, 2026, on the National Mall, and has faced backlash regarding its association with Trump. McBride expressed disappointment over being misled about the event's nature.
The Daily Beast
May 29, 07:26 AM
Martina McBride has withdrawn from a Trump-affiliated musical event, citing misleading information about its nonpartisan nature. Her decision has prompted backlash from Republican supporters, with other artists also choosing to withdraw. The event is part of the celebrations for America's 250th birthday and is organized by Freedom 250.
Washington Examiner
May 29, 08:58 AM
Several performers, including Martina McBride and Young MC, have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., citing concerns over the event's political affiliations. The fair is part of the America 250 celebration scheduled for June 25 to July 10. As of now, Vanilla Ice remains the only confirmed performer.
The Daily Beast
May 29, 10:30 AM
Bret Michaels has withdrawn from the Freedom 250 music event, joining several other artists who have canceled their participation due to concerns over the event's political affiliations. The Freedom 250 celebration, which is being organized by a group linked to former President Trump, has lost two-thirds of its originally confirmed acts.
variety.com
May 29, 11:10 AM
Bret Michaels has withdrawn from the 'Freedom 250' concert series in Washington, D.C., citing safety concerns and threats. He is the fifth artist to pull out, joining others such as Martina McBride and the Commodores. The concert series has faced significant backlash, leading to questions about its divisive nature.
The Hill
May 29, 11:56 AM
Bret Michaels has withdrawn from the upcoming 'Great American Fair' concert, becoming the fifth artist to do so for President Trump’s Freedom 250 event. He cited concerns about divisiveness and threats as reasons for his decision.
The Hill
May 29, 02:22 PM
The spokesperson for Freedom 250 has denied claims of political affiliation concerning the upcoming events on the National Mall. This comes after multiple artists withdrew from the 'Great American State Fair' due to concerns about the event's political nature.
Axios
May 29, 06:29 PM
The Freedom 250 concert series has seen two-thirds of its announced artists withdraw, citing concerns over its association with former President Trump. Organizers maintain that the event is nonpartisan, despite criticism. The concert series is scheduled to occur from June 25 to July 10 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Axios
May 29, 06:29 PM
Two-thirds of the performers for the Freedom 250 concert series have withdrawn, citing concerns over the event's perceived partisan ties. The concert series, linked to the 250th anniversary of the United States, is scheduled to take place on the National Mall from June 25 to July 10.
nbcnews.com
May 30, 01:10 AM
America250 and Freedom250 are two distinct organizations planning events for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. America250 is a nonprofit linked to a congressional commission, while Freedom250 was established by the Trump administration as a public-private partnership. Recent controversies regarding the political nature of Freedom250's events and funding sources have raised questions among lawmakers and ethics groups.
New York Post
May 30, 04:56 PM
President Trump is contemplating a major speech and rally titled 'America is Back' after multiple musicians canceled their participation in the Freedom 250 concert. He is also considering headlining the Great American State Fair on the National Mall.