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What to know about the artists backing out of the Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts

Bret Michaels, Martina McBride and others dropped out of the Freedom 250 concerts tied to a Trump-linked festival.
The artists said they were misled about the event’s theme and worried about being drawn into a political fight.
Remaining performers include Flo Rida, Vanilla Ice and Fab Morvan, while some acts still listed performed under question marks.
Freedom 250 organizers have not yet commented when approached for responses regarding the cancellations.
Michaels said he believed the event would honor veterans but felt it evolved into something more divisive.
Martina McBride said she was presented with a nonpartisan opportunity that turned out to be misleading.
Artists indicated the shows had become a political fight rather than a celebration of music.
The Great American State Fair is described as a series of events organized by Freedom 250 on the National Mall.
Freedom 250’s founder is connected to former President Donald Trump and an appointee from his first term.
The report notes a pattern of artist responses to Trump-era fundraising or celebratory events.

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