- John Oliver has criticised Donald Trump's Freedom 250 concert series following numerous artist withdrawals.
- Musicians including Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, and the Commodores have pulled out, citing the event's political nature.
- The current lineup for the 16-day festival, part of Washington, D.C.'s Great American State Fair, now features acts like Vanilla Ice, C+C Music Factory, and Milli Vanilli.
- Oliver joked that the remaining artists are those “you haven’t thought about since 2009”, highlighting the perceived decline in star power.
- Donald Trump himself called for the series to be cancelled, suggesting he should perform instead, claiming he draws larger audiences than Elvis.
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