The Commodores Drop Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’ As Lineup Crumbles
The Commodores have announced they will not perform at the upcoming 'Great American State Fair,' marking the third act to withdraw from the event. The band stated their decision was due to a desire to avoid public affiliation with any political party. The fair, part of the Trump administration's 'Freedom 250' celebrations, now has only six of its original nine performers confirmed.
- ▪The Commodores announced their withdrawal via social media, citing a desire to remain apolitical.
- ▪They are the third act to drop out, following Young MC and Morris Day and The Time.
- ▪The event is part of the Trump administration's 'Freedom 250' celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the U.S.
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BreakingBusinessThe Commodores Drop Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’ As Lineup CrumblesByAntonio Pequeño IV,Forbes Staff. Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Follow AuthorMay 28, 2026, 08:27pm EDTMay 28, 2026, 08:53pm EDTToplineFunk and soul group The Commodores will not perform at the “Great American State Fair” later this month, becoming the third act to drop out of the event, which is being held as part of the Trump administration's “Freedom 250” celebrations.Cody Orange of The Commodores performs on stage during PNE Summer Nights Concerts at Pacific Coliseum.Photo by Andrew Chin/Getty ImagesKey FactsThe Commodores made the announcement across their social media profiles, saying in a statement they will not “publicly affiliate with any single political…
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