Washington, United States, May 29, 2026 (AFP) - Poison? More artists flee Trump-linked US anniversary concerts

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2026-05-30

President Donald Trump's troubled bid for a star-studded musical celebration of the 250th anniversary of US independence took yet another hit Friday after three more acts pulled out citing political tensions. Trump's administration had publicized multiple headliners for a "Freedom 250" concert series between June 25 and July 10 on the National Mall in Washington. But the event is floundering as one act after another withdraws. On Friday, glam roc......

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