도날드 트럼프가 6월 25일부터 7월 10일까지 16일간 워싱턴 DC 내셔널 몰(National Mall)에서 열릴 예정인 '그레이트 아메리칸 스테이트 페어(Great American State Fair)'의 뮤지션들이 연달아 불참을 선언하자 콘서트를 취소하라고 촉구했다. 

트럼프는 소셜미디어에 "높은 개런티를 챙기면서도 3류에 불과한 '아티스트'들" 대신 자신이 무대에 서야 한다고 주장하며, 자신은 "엘비스보다도 더 많은 관중을 동원한다"고 올렸다. 

 

5월 31일 현재까지 출연을 취소한 아티스트들은 다음과 같다. 

#Martina McBride #Bret Michaels of Poison #The Commodores #Morris Day and the Time #Young MC 

 

출연 예정인 뮤지션들은 다음과 같다. 

#Vanilla Ice #Flo Rida #C+C Music Factory #Milli Vanilli 

 

NYTimes: Trump Urges Canceling Freedom 250 Concerts After Artists Drop Out

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/arts/music/trump-freedom-250-concert-cancellations.html

 

 

Freedom 250 Announces First Round of Star-Studded Entertainment & Activations for the Great American State Fair

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Freedom 250 today announced the first wave of participants, performers, speakers, and featured activations for the Great American State Fair, the 16-day national exposition taking place June 25 through July 10, 2026, on the National Mall.

 

The Great American State Fair will bring together all 56 U.S. states and territories in a World Fair-style celebration of America'’s 250th birthday, featuring live entertainment, immersive exhibits, patriotic tributes, innovation showcases, cultural programming, and family-friendly attractions stretching from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Monument. The Great American State Fair will feature mainstage performances by legendary artists every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. In the upcoming weeks, Freedom 250 will continue to announce more incredible performers, speakers, and participants.

 

Freedom 250 today announced the first wave of participants, performers, speakers, and featured activations for the Great American State Fair, the 16-day national exposition taking place June 25 through July 10, 2026, on the National Mall.

 

Special Guests, Speakers, & Performers Music Icons

 

*취소 Martina McBride | June 25 Four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and Grammy-nominated performer known for powerhouse country hits like “Independence Day” and “A Broken Wing.

C+C Music Factory | June 26 Grammy-winning dance music group behind global hits like “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)”

Vanilla Ice | June 26 Multi-platinum rapper and pop culture icon best known for “Ice Ice Baby”

Milli Vanilli | June 26 Internationally recognized pop duo known for chart-topping hits, including “Girl You Know It’s True”

*취소 Young MC | June 26 Grammy Award-winning rapper best known for the iconic hit “Bust a Move” and high-energy 90s hip-hop performances.

*취소 The Commodores | June 27 Legendary funk and soul band behind timeless hits like “Brick House,” “Easy,” and “Three Times a Lady”

*취소 Morris Day and The Time | June 27 Iconic funk and R&B group known for electrifying performances and classics like “Jungle Love” and “The Bird”

Flo Rida | July 2 Multi-platinum global hitmaker behind chart-topping anthems like “Low,” “Right Round,” and “Good Feeling”

*취소 Bret Michaels | July 3 ulti-platinum rock icon and frontman of Poison, known for legendary hits like “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” and “Nothin’ But a Good Time”

 

Military Performances & Demonstrations:

U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps Elite military musical performance unit

Army Downrange Rock U.S. Army contemporary music performance group

Airmen of Note Jazz Ensemble Premier U.S. Air Force jazz ensemble

Commanders-in-Chief’s Guard Ceremonial military demonstration unit

U.S. Army Fife and Drum Corps Historic military musical ensemble

Military District of Washington Air Force Max Impact High-energy rock and pop performance ensemble

Military District of Washington MCCS Latin Jazz Latin jazz performance ensemble

Military District of Washington Air Force Singing Sergeants Premier vocal ensemble of the U.S. Air Force

Military District of Washington U.S. Coast Guard Brass Group Ceremonial brass ensemble

Military District of Washington U.S. Marine Corps Free Country Country and Americana performance ensemble

Military District of Washington Fife and Drums Historic Revolutionary War-era musical ensemble

Military District of Washington Commanders Color Guard Elite ceremonial color presentation unit

Military District of Washington Commanders-in-Chief’s Guard Precision ceremonial drill and honor guard

Military District of Washington U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps Precision marching and musical unit

Military District of Washington Drill Team Spectacular Precision military drill demonstration team

Military District of Washington Air Force Airmen of Note Jazz Premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force

Military District of Washington U.S. Navy Jazz Official Navy jazz performance ensemble

Military District of Washington Current Country Contemporary country music ensemble

Military District of Washington Army Downrange Rock Modern rock performance band of the U.S. Army

https://freedom250.org/news/first-round-of-star-studded-entertainment