Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself

The next day, other artists followed suit.

“The Commodores will not be performing at the Great American State Fair,” the group posted on their social media accounts.

“Our music has always been our voice and we choose not to publicly affiliate with any single political party. We support the betterment of all Americans.”

Singer McBride said in a statement on X that she was “presented with an opportunity to perform at a nonpartisan event but that turned out to be misleading”.

Bret Michaels also said in a lengthy statement on social media on Friday morning: “Unfortunately what was presented to us as a celebration of our country has evolved into something much more divisive than what I agreed to be a part of.”