Trump Says He Will Replace Withdrawn Performers With Speech at Freedom 250
President Trump posted on Truth Social that he is considering delivering a speech at the Freedom 250 concert series after five of nine scheduled performers withdrew. He described himself as a larger draw than Elvis Presley and directed aides to explore an America Is Back rally.
New York PostThe post came after five of the nine originally announced performers backed out of the government-sponsored summer concert series scheduled to run from June 25 through July 10.
Withdrawals and stated reasons Morris Day, Bret Michaels, Martina McBride, Young MC and the Commodores have publicly withdrawn. Several said they were misled about aspects of the concerts or became concerned about the events’ political overtones. Vanilla Ice and Fab Morvan of Milli Vanilli have said they will perform.
Freedom Williams of C+C Music Factory remains undecided, and Flo Rida has not publicly addressed the matter.
), DONALD J. ” the post read. Trump did not name the Freedom 250 series directly but wrote that he is ordering his representatives to examine the feasibility of holding an America Is Back Rally on Wednesday at the same time and location.
Event background Freedom 250, a nonprofit organization founded by Trump as a public-private partnership, describes its events as nonpartisan celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. Some Democratic lawmakers have questioned that characterization. Trump is also scheduled to attend a separate UFC card on the White House grounds on June 14.
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- hollywoodreporter.com reported: Jodie Rocco of Milli Vanilli stated she was shocked to see the group’s name on the performer list.
- thewrap.com reported: Freedom Williams of C+C Music Factory remains undecided.
- thewrap.com reported: Flo Rida has not publicly addressed the controversy.
- thewrap.com reported: Trump is expected to participate in a UFC card on the White House grounds on June 14.
- thewrap.com reported: The meaning of Trump’s reference to 'Wednesday' in the post is unclear.
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