Trump says he'll replace artists who backed out of concert with himself
Key takeaways
- US President Donald Trump called the artists who canceled on the 250th anniversary event "third rate," and said he would headline the event himself.
- He said he was the person best suited to replace the musicians, boasting that only he could draw larger audiences than the late icon Elvis Presley.
- The summer concert was meant to be a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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US President Donald Trump called the artists who canceled on the 250th anniversary event "third rate," and said he would headline the event himself.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Eb3CTrump has planned a slew of 250th anniversary events including a UFC fight on White House grounds Image: Aaron Schwartz/UPI Photo/Newscom/picture alliance Advertisement US President Donald Trump on Saturday called for a revamp of an upcoming concert event after numerous artist cancellations. He said he was the person best suited to replace the musicians, boasting that only he could draw larger audiences than the late icon Elvis Presley.
The summer concert was meant to be a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Several musical guests recently backed out of the event, dubbed "The Great American State Fair," partly over its ties to Trump.