Trump floats MAGA rally instead of concert after musicians drop out of Freedom 250

NPR News Sunday 31 May 2026, 21:04 UTC By Chandelis Duster 1 min read

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Several artists, including country singer Martina McBride, have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C.(Image credit: Alex Brandon)

Several artists, including country singer Martina McBride, have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C.

(Image credit: Alex Brandon)

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