Change of program for the Great American State Fair, a great celebration of the United States scheduled from June 25 to July 10 in Washington for the 250e anniversary of the country. A series of concerts was announced on May 27 by the Freedom 250 organization, created especially by President Donald Trump. In less than two days, most of the headliners announced that they would not be there. Ultimately, it’s Trump himself who will take the spotlight, reports The Washington Post.
Some artists said they were unaware of their supposed participation, says The Guardian. Others withdrew given the White House’s involvement. “I was asked to participate in a non-partisan event, but it turned out to be misleading… declared country singer Martina McBride. “Unfortunately, what was presented to us as a celebration of the country has transformed into something much more divisive… lamented Bret Michaels, of the rock group Poison. Only rapper Vanilla Ice said “three honoréâ€.
Trump “attraction number 1â€
“All you have to do is cancel, posted Trump on his social network, judging the artists “too expensive†et “boring†, quote the BBC. He proposed organizing a Maga rally instead, claiming to be himself “the number 1 attraction all over the world†, attractive “far more audience than Elvis in his heyday†.
A way of recognizing that he has “addressed the anniversary†, according to The Atlantic, which qualifies in title this celebration of “fiasco†for the president. While it is a question of commemorating the declaration of independence, Trump organizes “a celebration of himself with a royalist feel†. A desire which awakens a spirit of rebellion comparable to that of 1776 against the British monarchy, continues the magazine, very critical of the president.
For her part, the columnist of Los Angeles Times Lorraine Ali notes that“another major musical event with a more transparent political orientation was announced on May 27: Trump critics Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello (guitarist of Rage Against the Machine) announced that they were launching a Power to the People festival, scheduled for October 3 […]. As of Friday, none of its headliners had defected.†The Foo Fighters and Joan Baez are notably expected there.
