Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’ Lineup Crumbles As Five Acts Pull Out
Forbes • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Bret Michaels, lead singer of Poison, has withdrawn from the Great American State Fair, becoming the fifth act to pull out of the event linked to the Trump administration's Freedom 250 celebrations.
- Michaels cited concerns over the event evolving into a divisive political issue and cited safety threats against himself and his associates as reasons for his departure.
- Martina McBride also expressed disappointment, stating the event shifted from a wholesome state fair atmosphere to something different than initially described, causing her to reconsider her participation.
- Remaining performers at the fair include C+C Music Factory, Vanilla Ice, Milli Vanilli, and Flo Rida, though C+C Music Factory initially considered withdrawing before deciding to stay amid backlash.
- The Great American State Fair is a free event part of the U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations, featuring music, speeches, and fireworks, while a separate politically themed festival featuring artists like Bruce Springsteen and Foo Fighters is planned nearby in October.