A series of musical acts have withdrawn from the Freedom 250 concert series, an event linked to President Donald Trump and America's 250th anniversary celebrations. Reports indicate that nearly all scheduled performers have canceled their appearances shortly after the lineup was announced.
Among the artists who have pulled out are Bret Michaels, Young MC, Morris Day, and Martina McBride. Forbes reported that five of the nine initially announced acts have now withdrawn from the event, sometimes referred to as the "Great American State Fair."
The cancellations represent a significant shift for the planned D.C. concert series. The reasons for the artists' withdrawals were not immediately specified in the initial reports. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.