Trump Criticizes Judges, Artists Over 250th Anniversary Event Withdrawals
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President Donald Trump posted on social media over the weekend targeting judges and musical acts who withdrew from events tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. His posts came after several performers canceled their participation in the celebrations. Trump specifically criticized a federal judge who ordered his name removed from the Kennedy Center, as well as artists who backed out of the scheduled performances. He also floated the idea of replacing the concert lineup with a large rally under the slogan “Make America Great Again.” The remarks were part of a series of messages on Truth Social.
What’s verified
Trump posted on social media criticizing judges and artists who pulled out of events related to the 250th anniversary.
He targeted a federal judge who ordered his name removed from the Kennedy Center.
Multiple musical acts canceled their participation in the anniversary celebrations.
Where accounts differ
One source refers to the events as “Freedom 250” celebrations, while another describes them as the “Great American State Fair” and a proposed “Make America Great Again Rally for 250.” It is not clear if these are different names for the same event or separate events.
Not yet confirmed
A single source reports that Trump also attacked a judge who ordered a stop to aboveground White House ballroom construction.
A single source lists the specific artists who withdrew: Martina McBride, Young MC, Milli Vanilli, The Commodores, Morris Day & the Time, and Bret Michaels, leaving only Flo Rida, Vanilla Ice, and a guest from C+C Music Factory.
A single source includes Trump’s claim that the artists had “the yips” and that he would be the “Number One Attraction anywhere in the World.”
It is unclear whether the proposed rally will replace the entire concert schedule.
Key figures
President Donald Trump
Sources: CBS News, newrepublic.com
