Trump headlines National Mall 250th celebration

Freedom250 puts Trump atop a public National Mall anniversary program on June 24 after performers withdrew

May 30, 10:43 PM EDT Cross-checked across 2 sources

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What happened: Freedom250 puts Trump atop a public National Mall anniversary program on June 24 after performers withdrew.
Why it matters: The opening ceremony now turns an anniversary fair kickoff into a presidential speech moment.
What to watch: Next pressure: organizers must keep the June 24 opening credible while explaining the changed entertainment lineup.

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Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC and more said they won't perform.

Frame 1Freedom250 puts Trump atop a public National Mall anniversary program on June 24 after performers withdrew.
Frame 2Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC and other billed artists said they would not perform.
Frame 3Trump said he was working on a rally to replace the artists who left the lineup.
Frame 4The opening ceremony now turns an anniversary fair kickoff into a presidential speech moment.
Frame 5Freedom250 framed Trump as the celebration's visionary and said he would personally kick off the fair.
Frame 6Next pressure: organizers must keep the June 24 opening credible while explaining the changed entertainment lineup.

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Published: May 30, 10:43 PM EDT
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