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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Carsen Holaday

John Oliver roasts Trump’s Freedom 250 lineup amid mass artist withdrawals

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  • John Oliver has criticised Donald Trump's Freedom 250 concert series following numerous artist withdrawals.
  • Musicians including Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, and the Commodores have pulled out, citing the event's political nature.
  • The current lineup for the 16-day festival, part of Washington, D.C.'s Great American State Fair, now features acts like Vanilla Ice, C+C Music Factory, and Milli Vanilli.
  • Oliver joked that the remaining artists are those “you haven’t thought about since 2009”, highlighting the perceived decline in star power.
  • Donald Trump himself called for the series to be cancelled, suggesting he should perform instead, claiming he draws larger audiences than Elvis.

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John Oliver roasts Trump’s Freedom 250 lineup as artists continue to drop out: ‘People you haven’t thought about since 2009’

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