Key facts
- Donald Trump announced a "Rally to end all Rallies" for America's 250th birthday.
- The rally is scheduled for June 24 on the National Mall.
- Lee Greenwood, Christopher Macchio, U.S. Army Band, Armed Forces Choir, U.S. Marine Band, and Joint Armed Forces Chorus will perform.
- Several artists, including Martina McBride and Young MC, withdrew from related events due to political concerns.
- Trump criticized the withdrawing artists and suggested canceling the original concert series.
President Donald Trump announced "A Rally to end all Rallies" to be held on the National Mall on June 24, coinciding with celebrations for America's 250th birthday. This announcement follows the withdrawal of several artists from a planned concert series for the anniversary, who cited political motivations. Trump criticized these artists, calling them "overpriced singers" with "no talent," and suggested canceling the concerts. He stated that his rally would feature "the Greatest Music ever played, the same Music you have listened to for years!" Confirmed performers for Trump's rally include Lee Greenwood, Christopher Macchio, the U.S. Army Band, the Armed Forces Choir, the U.S. Marine Band, and the Joint Armed Forces Chorus. Rapper Vanilla Ice, also known as Robert Matthew Van Winkle, expressed interest in performing at the event, stating he would be honored and would attend regardless of an official invitation. The rally is positioned ahead of "The Great American State Fair," scheduled from June 25 to July 10.