Trump floats rally after Freedom 250 performers drop out (opens in new tab)

President Trump said Saturday he may replace or cancel musical performances tied to the Great American State Fair on the National Mall after several performers withdrew from the Freedom 250 concert series, part of events marking the United States’ 250th anniversary. Freedom 250, the organization behind the event, said Trump would personally kick off the celebration on Wednesday, June 24; the fair is scheduled to run from June 25 through July 10 in Washington, D.C.. After the lineup was announ...