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Donald Trump’s star-studded “Freedom 250” celebration is quickly turning into a major embarrassment after a growing list of performers pulled out of the highly publicized concert series. Here’s all you need to know about who has decided to cancel.
What was to be an event to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States has become a farce. As it was supposed to feature nostalgic music acts and patriotic festivities on the National Mall in Washington, D.C, it has instead turned into what many believe is a MAGA rally.
Headlines are focusing on who won’t be there to perform, and with each new artist departure, Trump’s frustration appears to be growing. Just days ago, Trump posted a long rant on Truth Social, claiming that he was “bigger than Elvis” while bashing the acts that have pulled out of the event
Every artist that has dropped out of Donald Trump’s concert celebrating America’s 250th anniversary
Trump also reportedly floated the idea of replacing the concert series with a giant political rally headlined by himself.
“I understand Artists are getting ‘the yips’ having to do with their performance on Wednesday,” Trump wrote. “So I am thinking about bringing the Number One Attraction anywhere in the World, the man who gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime, and he does so without a guitar, the man who loves our Country more than anyone else, and the man who some say is the Greatest President in History (THE GOAT!), DONALD J. TRUMP, to take the place of these highly paid, Third Rate ‘Artists,’ and give a major speech, rallying the Country forward like I have done ever since being President!”
The event seems to be set to take place, although not with as many – or the same – artists. Here’s a closer look at every artist who has pulled out so far and why.
Fab Morvan (Milli Vanilli)
The latest artist to leave the lineup is Fab Morvan, one-half of the infamous pop duo Milli Vanilli.
Morvan initially agreed to perform after being told the event would be a non-political celebration centered around music and American culture. But according to People, the singer changed his mind once the political controversy surrounding the concert exploded online.
Speaking to CNN, Morvan explained that he wants music to bring together people. not divide them politically.
“I’m here to, you know, to bring people together with music,” Morvan said. “I’m not into politics, so you hear it first here: I’m not attending.”
“It turned into a circus,” he added.