Trump Confirms Large Rally, Cancels US 250th Anniversary Concert
U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will hold a large rally in Washington D.C. on June 24 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. He stated that after several artists withdrew, he canceled the planned concert. On his Truth Social platform, Trump called it the "greatest rally of all time" and named country singer Lee Greenwood and military bands as performers.
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(Central News Agency, Washington, 4th, combined foreign reports) U.S. President Donald Trump announced today that he will hold a large rally in Washington D.C. on June 24 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. He said that after several artists withdrew, he canceled the originally planned concert.
According to AFP, Trump said on his Truth Social platform: "To celebrate our nation's 250 years of history, we will bring you a 'LIVE' broadcast, the greatest rally of all time! It will be special in every way, a rally to end all rallies!"
The 79-year-old Trump added: "We don't want singers who have no talent and charge high fees to put you to sleep. We've told them all to stay home."
"All we want is you, me, a few speakers, and the greatest music ever, the music you've been listening to for years!"
Trump said the rally will feature country singer Lee Greenwood, the singer of "God Bless the USA," a staple song at Trump's political rallies.
The rally will also include U.S. military bands and choirs, "all your favorite hit songs, plus a gentleman known as President Donald J. Trump, an excellent and highly dignified gentleman!"
Trump had previously suggested a rally for his "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement, but he did not mention it in today's statement.
The Republican billionaire is trying to leave his mark on America's 250th birthday, most notably by planning a mixed martial arts match on June 14, his 80th birthday, in a specially built arena on the White House lawn.
However, these celebrations are becoming increasingly difficult.
Several musical groups have withdrawn from a series of concerts scheduled around the July 4th holiday in Washington shortly after being announced as performers, with some citing the politicization of the events.
According to AFP, Trump said on his Truth Social platform: "To celebrate our nation's 250 years of history, we will bring you a 'LIVE' broadcast, the greatest rally of all time! It will be special in every way, a rally to end all rallies!"
The 79-year-old Trump added: "We don't want singers who have no talent and charge high fees to put you to sleep. We've told them all to stay home."
"All we want is you, me, a few speakers, and the greatest music ever, the music you've been listening to for years!"
Trump said the rally will feature country singer Lee Greenwood, the singer of "God Bless the USA," a staple song at Trump's political rallies.
The rally will also include U.S. military bands and choirs, "all your favorite hit songs, plus a gentleman known as President Donald J. Trump, an excellent and highly dignified gentleman!"
Trump had previously suggested a rally for his "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement, but he did not mention it in today's statement.
The Republican billionaire is trying to leave his mark on America's 250th birthday, most notably by planning a mixed martial arts match on June 14, his 80th birthday, in a specially built arena on the White House lawn.
However, these celebrations are becoming increasingly difficult.
Several musical groups have withdrawn from a series of concerts scheduled around the July 4th holiday in Washington shortly after being announced as performers, with some citing the politicization of the events.