Trump lashes out at artists dropping out of 250th birthday concerts
Jun 1, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out on social media after multiple artists, including Bret Michaels and Young MC, opted out of upcoming concerts to mark America’s 250th birthday, calling them ‘overpriced singers.’
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