Donald Trump has suggested he may headline the Great American State Fair, a festival celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, after several high-profile performers withdrew. In a post on Truth Social, the US president described himself as 'THE GOAT' (Greatest of All Time) and claimed he draws larger audiences than Elvis Presley.
The 16-day event, scheduled from June 25 to July 10 on the National Mall in Washington DC, has seen artists including Young MC, Morris Day, The Commodores, Bret Michaels and Martina McBride pull out. Many said they were misled about the political nature of the festival, which is organised by Freedom 250, a non-profit created by the Trump administration.
Trump wrote that he was considering a 'major speech' and an 'AMERICA IS BACK' rally on Wednesday, inviting 'only Great Patriots'. He added that he would replace the 'highly paid, Third Rate Artists' with himself, the 'Number One Attraction anywhere in the World'.
Despite the withdrawals, some performers such as Flo Rida and Vanilla Ice are still scheduled to appear. Vanilla Ice said in an Instagram video that the event is 'not a political platform' but a celebration of America's birthday. Freedom 250 insisted it is non-partisan, with a spokeswoman stating the fair 'belongs to all Americans'.
