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Trump says he could replace Freedom 250 artists himself
After multiple performers withdrew, Trump mocked them and proposed turning event into an “AMERICA IS BACK" rally
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Donald Trump furiously slams musicians dropping out of Freedom 250 concert: ‘Third rate artists’
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Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Morris Day & The Time, Young MC, and The Commodores have all pulled out of the concert series.
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Yet another star quits Trump's 'Freedom 250' concert after threats
Another performer has pulled out of the "Freedom 250" festival following widespread backlash over its association with President Donald Trump.Rocker Bret Michaels, of Poison fame, announced on social media Friday morning that the event celebrating the anniversary of America's founding has become politically toxic and had subjected him to a wave of violent…
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Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself
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Trump floats replacing Freedom 250 concert with massive MAGA rally after artists pull out
"Cancel it, just like I canceled my involvement with the failing and unsafe to be in Kennedy Center."
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Many artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup announced
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
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Trump says ‘cancel’ America 250 concert
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