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On Saturday, former President Trump voiced his disapproval over the upcoming concert planned to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, urging its cancellation following the withdrawal of several artists from the Great American State Fair on the National Mall.
Trump took to Truth Social, suggesting that instead of featuring what he described as “overpriced singers” with “boring” music, the occasion should be marked by a grand “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN RALLY” to better resonate with the public.
He continued by comparing the situation to his decision to end his involvement with the Kennedy Center. Trump criticized a recent judicial decision preventing him from contributing to the center, claiming it was made by a “Highly Conflicted, Crooked Federal Judge,” and asserting his efforts would have significantly enhanced the center.
The former president also expressed frustration about a Friday ruling mandating the removal of his name from the Kennedy Center within two weeks. Trump decried the ruling, labeling the U.S. court system as “rigged” against him.
“Without my involvement, the Kennedy Center is doomed to fail both structurally and financially,” Trump stated, calling for the impeachment of U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, whom he accused of bias in handling his cases.
Several artists have withdrawn from performing at the June 25 celebration, stating that they signed on to perform at a nonpartisan event. Country singer Martina McBride said she “was assured this was a nonpartisan event that was meant to celebrate ALL 50 states.”
“The artists were never told about any political involvement with the event,” Young MC wrote in a Facebook post. “And despite the claims by the organizers that the event is non-partisan, SPIN magazine describes it as ‘Trump-backed.’ I hope to perform in D.C. in the near future at an event that is not so politically charged.”
Trump lambasted the artists who pulled out of performing as “Third Rate ‘Artists,’” and said he will deliver a “major speech” instead. He added that he directed his representatives “to look at the feasibility of doing an AMERICA IS BACK Rally on Wednesday, Washington, D.C., same time, same location.”
A spokesperson with Freedom 250, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created to organize these anniversary events, previously told The Hill that the celebratory events will “honor our history and engage all Americans — welcoming all who share our goal of commemorating this milestone in a way that uplifts and unites America.”