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Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’ takes hit as several blue states drop out

Oregon, Washington and North Carolina have all declined invitations to take part in president’s semiquincentennial fairground, citing cost issues, according to a report

The Independent UK

America’s 250th birthday celebration is replacing history with toxic myth

This year’s events will be a mélange of Trumpian egotism, Maga populism and Christian nationalism

The Guardian - US

Heavy security in advance of White House 250th festivities

The National Mall is being transformed for almost daily events in the weeks leading up to the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4, with unprecedented security and a request that those planning to participate in some of the main activities register in advance. Events kick off Friday evening near the…

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Trump’s White House cage fight event being snubbed by A-listers on heels of concert fiasco

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Jared Leto and Adam Sandler are among the celebrities who declined invites to Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 event

The Independent UK

Trump left fuming as artists abandon White House-backed concert

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The Independent UK

Great American meltdown: Trump’s Freedom 250 concerts are collapsing while the project rakes in taxpayer dough

IN FOCUS: The president wants heads to roll after artists dropped out. Now he might headline America’s birthday party, Alex Woodward and Andrew Feinberg report

The Independent UK

Massive $1.5 Million UFC Freedom 250 Packages Sell Rapidly for Exclusive Seats on Trump's White House Lawn

UFC Freedom 250, set at the White House, faces scrutiny over £1.15 million sponsorships and military participation, prompting a Congressional probe into potential ethical violations.

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Trump Makes a Bizarre Claim About His Own Popularity as More Artists Flee His Birthday Concert

The Freedom 250 event is turning into a public relations nightmare for the president and the organizers.

The Mary Sue

30 gallons of fuel spilled onto the National Mall from generators at recent Trump-backed America 250 event: report

Environmental remediation team was seen at the sight of the fuel spill Monday, according to NBC News

The Independent UK

What to know about Freedom 250 as artists pull out of Trump’s concert

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The Independent UK

Freedom 250: Who’s in and out after several artists drop Trump’s concert event

“The Great American State Fair” is a series of concerts, exhibits, tributes and other programs scheduled to take place June 25 to July 10 on Washington’s National Mall

The Independent UK

MAGA Meltdown: Martina McBride Dumps Trump-Linked Event After Realising She Was 'Misled'

Country star Martina McBride has quit the Trump‑linked Great American State Fair in Washington, saying she was 'misled' about its nonpartisan nature and prompting an angry backlash from MAGA supporters.

International Business Times UK

Trump official dodges questions on donors behind America 250 celebration

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The Independent UK

Trump Calls for Freedom 250 Concert Series to Be Scrapped, Calling Multiple Artists Who Backed Out 'Third Rate'

Donald Trump has called for the cancellation of the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington DC after several artists withdrew, criticising the remaining line-up and suggesting a political rally instead.

International Business Times UK

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The Times of India

Donald Trump to kick off US 250th anniversary concert celebrations but without several artists who quit

President Trump will launch the Great American State Fair next month after several artists withdrew due to political concerns. Organizers Freedom 250 announced Trump's June 24 kick-off in Washington, D.C. Trump himself suggested replacing the departed performers with a "Make America Great Again Rally" for the nation's 250th anniversary.

International Business Times UK

'Cancel It': Trump Demand to Throw Freedom 250 Concert Into the Bin, MAGA Rally Takes Over

President Trump suggests replacing musical acts with a MAGA rally at the Great American State Fair after artists withdraw over political concerns.

AAP

Trump now headline act at 'Great American State Fair'

After several musical guests bailed on performing at 'The Great American State Fair', Donald Trump has been announced as the headline act at the festivities.

International Business Times UK

Trump MAGA Festival Chaos: POTUS Compares Himself to Elvis After Artists Quit

Donald Trump has offered to headline the Freedom 250 concert after multiple artists pulled out, shifting a planned nonpartisan July 4 show into a de facto MAGA rally.

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The Independent UK

Trump set to headline 'Great American State Fair' after artists drop out over ties

An upcoming celebration of America's 250th anniversary, called "The Great American State Fair," has faced challenges as several musical guests backed out due to its connections to President Donald Trump

International Business Times UK

'Third Rate Artists' Slammed by Trump as He Threatens to Replace Cancelled Acts with Himself at National Mall

Donald Trump criticises artists withdrawing from the Freedom 250 concert series, considering himself as a replacement headliner amid political tensions and event controversies.

AAP

Trump mulls dropping Freedom 250 Washington DC concerts

US President Donald Trump says a planned series of concerts to commemorate the ‌country's 250th anniversary may be scrapped after several artists withdrew.

The Independent UK

Trump pitches himself as ‘Number One Attraction’ after artists withdraw from festival

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The Independent UK

Trump mocks artists getting ‘the yips’ about his Freedom 250 concert and unveils new star performer – himself

Multiple musicians, including Bret Michaels and Martina McBride, announced this week that they would no longer perform at the concert series

The Independent UK

Vanilla Ice breaks silence after several artists drop out of Trump’s Freedom 250 concert

‘I’m here to party with America, man,’ the ‘Ice Ice Baby’ singer said

International Business Times UK

Vanilla Ice Refuses to Quit America 250 Show as Fellow Artists Walk Away

Vanilla Ice remains committed to performing at the Freedom 250 festival in Washington, D.C., despite political controversies causing other artists to withdraw.

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