When political figures host public events, artists may withdraw if they discover the event has political affiliations that contradict organizers' claims of neutrality, as demonstrated by the America 250 event where over 50% of announced performers dropped out after learning about Donald Trump's involvement.
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All right, folks. This is way too funny to ignore. We have to talk about this genuinely humiliating moment for Donald Trump and his team. So, you know how Donald Trump is hosting this America 250 event during the summer in DC to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States? And instead of doing it in a normal way that actually celebrates the United States, he's doing weird things like having a UFC fight on the White House lawn or trying to put his face on a $250 bill or putting his face in passports that you can get in DC. But also, he's hosting a concert on the National Mall. And yesterday, the White House and people connected to Donald Trump announced the lineup of these great American artists. That's what they're calling it, the Great American State Fair. And it's bringing the hits.
They announced the lineup, these different musical performers, and they put out this graphic. And you can see there's nine people on this list. And transparently, maybe it's because I'm 23, but I don't know who any of these people are. And I'm not saying that to be disrespectful, I just don't. I know who Flo Flow Rida is. I know who Vanilla Ice is, but everybody else, I don't know. And so maybe you can let me know in the comments if you do, but I'm like, this is not impressive whatsoever.
Because for example in 2014 under Obama he had Bruce Springsteen and Rihanna perform performing in DC which is just you know a great lineup but they announced this and they said it's great you can get your tickets 16 days 56 states and territories one unforgettable celebration. Problem is a bunch of these artists are now dropping out and they're dropping out because of Donald Trump.
More than 50% of the people you see on your screen right now have said they are no longer performing at this event that Donald Trump is hosting. The entire thing has come crumbling down in 24 hours after this announcement. So, let's get into it. Let's talk about all these different artists who are saying not doing it. Trump is giving DC the Great American State Fair with Vanilla Ice and half of Millie Vanilli, while Philly is hosting their own celebration at the same time. And they're getting people like Will Smith or Christina Aguilera.
So, seems like it's way better. But now, people like Young MC, who you probably saw right up here at the top, right there with a big X on his face, he has dropped out as you can probably tell.
Young MC put out a statement saying, "The artists were never told about any political involvement with the event.
And despite the claims by the organizers that event, Spin Magazine describes it as Trumpbacked. I hope to perform in DC in the near future at an event that is not so politically charged." He says, "I have informed my agents that I will not be performing at the Freedom 250 event."
Morris Day and the Times said, "Contrary to the rumor, Morris Day and the Time will not be performing at the Great American State Fair." So, almost immediately, two of the people on the list dropped out. One saying, "I didn't know it was politically motivated. They lied to me to do it." Morris in the day just straight up said, "They're not performing whatsoever." But, as you can probably guess by now, it got even worse for Donald Trump. Millie Vanilli says that they will not be performing either.
Quote, uh, "The original vocalist of Millie Vanil, Jodie Roco, Linda Roco, Brad Howell, and yada yada will not be performing their hits live at the Great American State Fair. Others using the name Millie Vanilli that appear on the advertisement should be considered a tribute band with no association vocally or musically to our sound or songs." So, they're saying that there might be impersonators there. They are saying that Donald Trump might have booked impersonators of their band, but they physically will not be there. So, they too have dropped out of the event.
Another one, Martina McBride putting out a long statement saying, "I would like to talk to you and clear the air. I will not be performing at the Great American State Fair on June 25th. I was presented with an opportunity to perform at a nonpartisan event that turned out to be misleading." So, it seems to be a common theme here that Donald Trump and the people around him lied to these performers to get them there, saying it's nonpartisan, but in fact, it very much is. I asked lots of questions and was assured that this was a nonpartisan event that was meant to celebrate all 50 states. In my mind, I thought this was a great way to celebrate the states and also bring people together in a way that only music can. I saw it as just a bigger version of so many state fairs I've performed at over the years, celebrating community and what makes each state special. Sounds fun, right?
wholesome even yesterday things started changing and what we were told is in fact not what is happening so again lied to I've spent my entire career singing songs about real people with real issues I've been blessed with the opportunity to be a voice for those who have felt like they didn't have one it greatly upsets me that any fan who has been moved by my music may now feel like I'm abandoning the meaning behind those songs I assure you that is not the case I appreciate every fan who has reached out I hope to get back to the DC area very soon a good statement and she too has dropped out. And now the Commodores have also dropped out. They said, "Our music has always been our voice and we choose not to publicly affiliate with any single political party. We support the betterment of all Americans." And uh people are very much making fun of the updated list.
I had to um I had to include this one.
The new lineup for the Freedom 250 Fest is even better than last. You have Big Mac performing, Hannibal Lectar, Baby Bob, Shifty Nelson, Mc Gruff, Cat Turd's Bar Stool, who is a MAGA influencer. Uh, his bar stool apparently will be performing. Shout out to Big Mac. I'm looking forward to that one. And now, so now, if you're curious, this is the updated list. All these people we just went through have backed out of the performance. Five of the nine are not doing it. So, over 50% of the people that were meant to be performing at Donald Trump's thing are no longer doing that. a complete and total humiliation for Donald Trump across the board. But don't worry everybody, listen, if you're MAGA and you're watching this at home, you're a Republican and you disagree with me and you're going to this America 250 event, fear not because don't worry, Vanilla Ice is still performing. I can confirm Vanilla Ice is still definitely going to be there for our big Trump affiliated birthday bash on the National Mall this summer, but the number of other headliners at the Great American State Fair is shrinking fast as we just went. So for any uh you know the five Vanilla Ice fans out there who support him still after his shift toward MAGA politics, you guys are going to have a good time. You'll you'll have you know you'll have your one performer, but it seems like they're only going to have like four people performing. They were hoping that this was going to be between June 25th and July 10th. Seems like they're going to have to maybe bring in some backup. Maybe a kid rock performance or a Lara Trump performance.
I know Laura Trump for some reason has released some singles and DC just as a whole is a disaster right now. I know you're all probably seeing the photos coming out of DC, but you can see the bottom left there is this UFC cage that they're building. There's also construction going on in Lafayette Park which is directly across from the White House. This thing looks like total crap.
I mean, they're just destroying the White House. And you can see over here the construction of the ballroom that is not included in this photo, probably cuz Trump doesn't want you to see it. But this is the UFC cage they're building, which just looks like total crap. Just destroying the people's building, which makes me so sad. As somebody who has had the privilege and the honor of being in the White House, being in the Oval Office with President Biden, who I miss dearly from politics. I wish he was still in office. But as somebody who has stepped inside this gorgeous, amazing building, it is so depressing for me to see this. And I know it is for folks at home, too, because we love this building. It's beautiful. But don't worry, people are already memeing it.
They're already uh editing their own things onto Donald Trump's White House.
Maybe he's building Epste's lair. Who knows? And putting that statue in front of u in front of the building of him and Epste hanging out together. But DC is just a mess right now under Donald Trump. Don't even get me started on the reflecting pool either. Uh that is also of course a total disaster right now, but really just a humiliating humiliating backfire for Donald Trump. I could not ignore this. I had to talk about it with you. So I hope you enjoyed. Please make sure to subscribe down below. Drop a like on the video.
Comment. Let me know what you think about all of this stuff. It is so crazy.
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