Trump considers dropping Freedom 250 concerts in D.C. after artists pull out

[u/Any_Confusion_7077]

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-considers-dropping-concerts-us-capital-after-artists-drop-out-2026-05-30/

Today, President Trump tweeted that he is considering cancelled a series of concerts planned to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. This comes as many of the artists publicly advertised to perform have withdrawn from the event, with some citing that they initially agreed thinking the event would be non-partisan. Instead, he is touting himself as a much bigger draw and is instead proposing he gives a speech at an America is Back Rally. It’s unclear if they will attempt to find other performers to keep live entertainment as a part of the planned celebrations.

What do you think of the artist’s decisions to withdraw - should they be willing to overlook President Trump’s participation in order to celebrate this milestone for America, or is it fair to pull out? Do you think President Trump is a bigger draw than other live entertainment, and is he capable of uniting the nation for America‘s 250th birthday? Do you think other entertainers will agree to perform?

[u/HeathrJarrod]

We should just admit America doesn’t turn 250 until September 2039

[u/Solarwinds-123 → u/HeathrJarrod]

That's...just not true.

[u/HeathrJarrod → u/Solarwinds-123]

America in its modern form didn’t exist until 1787/1789

[u/HeathrJarrod → u/[deleted]]

It was still 3 branches of government , House/Senate. Before constitution, it wasn’t

[u/Solarwinds-123 → u/HeathrJarrod]

But America existed as an independent entity, as a nation as of 1776. The fact that we changed the way we govern afterwards doesn't alter that.

[u/HeathrJarrod → u/Solarwinds-123]

Before the constitution, it was a loose confederation of states, similar to the EU.

Changing the way we fundamentally govern, does indeed alter our identity as a nation

[u/Solarwinds-123 → u/HeathrJarrod]

Do you rant about this every 4th of July?