President Trump announced on Saturday that he plans to hold a political rally to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary after several artists said they will no longer perform at the upcoming Great American State Fair on the National Mall.

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he may take the stage for a rally at the "Freedom 250" event series at the National Mall.

Five artists have declined to perform at the event celebrating the United States’ 250th birthday, saying they didn’t know it was political in nature.

UPDATED, with additional statement: After most of his Freedom 250 lineup has dropped out of the upcoming White House celebration, Donald Trump has responded. On Saturday, the twice-impeached POTUS threatened to “give a major speech” during an ‘America Is Back Rally’ after artists like Martina McBride,

Former President Donald Trump held a rally Sunday at Madison Square Garden in New York City, even though he is not expected to win the state of New York. Robert Costa explains the reason for the rally.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.