Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’ Lineup Crumbles As Five Acts Pull Out

Key Points:

• Bret Michaels, frontman of Poison, has withdrawn from the “Great American State Fair,” marking the fifth act to drop out of the event tied to the Trump administration's “Freedom 250” celebrations.
• Michaels cited concerns over the event becoming more divisive than expected and safety threats to himself and others as reasons for his withdrawal, emphasizing that his decision is not political.
• Martina McBride also expressed disappointment, stating the event shifted from a “wholesome” state fair atmosphere to something different than initially presented, though she did not confirm her participation status.
• Remaining performers at the fair include C+C Music Factory, Vanilla Ice, Milli Vanilli, and Flo Rida, with some artists publicly defending their participation as non-political and focused on celebrating America’s birthday.
• 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 “Power To The People Festival” with major artists is planned nearby in October.