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Donald Trump to Headline 'Great American State Fair' Following Artist Cancellations
Former President Donald Trump will headline the 'Great American State Fair' on the National Mall after several musical acts withdrew from the event. The fair, organized by the group Freedom 250, is scheduled to run from June 25 through July 10.
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The event marks a high-profile political presence at a public celebration on the National Mall, following the withdrawal of several musical performers who cited concerns over the event's political associations.
Key Facts
- Donald Trump is scheduled to headline the 'Great American State Fair' on the National Mall.
- The fair is scheduled to run from June 25 through July 10.
- Freedom 250 is the organization responsible for the event.
- Several artists, including Bret Michaels, the Commodores, and Martina McBride, withdrew from the event last week.
- Artists Flo Rida, Fab Morvan, and Vanilla Ice remain scheduled to perform.
- Freedom 250 was launched last year and is led by a former State Department appointee from Trump's first term.
- There is a discrepancy regarding the event date, as Trump's social media post referenced 'Wednesday' while the fair begins June 25.