Whoa! Trump Floating New Patriotic Plan After Country Star Ditches Great American State Fair
Martina McBride has withdrawn from the Great American State Fair, citing feelings of being misled about the event's nonpartisan nature. In response, former President Trump suggested he might replace the entertainers with himself as the headliner. He emphasized the need for a rally that celebrates America and only includes 'Great Patriots.'
- ▪Martina McBride announced she would not perform at the Great American State Fair due to feeling misled about the event's nature.
- ▪Trump proposed to take the place of the entertainers, calling himself the 'Number One Attraction' and suggesting a rally instead.
- ▪He criticized the artists who dropped out and expressed a desire to be surrounded by 'Happy People' and 'Successful People.'
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Whoa! Trump Floating New Patriotic Plan After Country Star Ditches Great American State Fair By Becca Lower | 3:17 PM on May 30, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana Things were starting to look a little bleak on Friday for the prospects of the Great American State Fair, as many of the musical artists on the bill the Freedom 250 folks heavily promoted, for the concert scheduled to happen on June 25 on Washington, D.C.'s historic Mall, announced that they would not be attending.
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