Washington, United States, May 30, 2026 (AFP) - Trump floats DC rally after artists ditch US birthday concerts

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2026-05-30

US President Donald Trump, claiming he could draw larger audiences than Elvis Presley, said Saturday he was considering headlining a Washington rally after several artists quit events celebrating the country's 250th anniversary. Shortly after they were announced as performers in a concert series around the July 4 holiday, several musical acts backed out, with some citing politicization of the event. The concerts were scheduled to kick off on June......

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