Multiple Artists Drop Out of Freedom 250 DC Concert Lineup
Source: NBC News Politics · Bias: Center Left
Summary
Freedom 250, a public-private partnership backed by President Donald Trump, announced a list of performers Wednesday for The Great American State Fair, but shortly after, Martina McBride, Young MC, The Commodores and more, announced that they would not be making appearances, sparking a wave of controversy. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.
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