The Left Couldn't Pause the Politics for One Lousy Day for 'The Great American State Fair'

Rick Moran-Opinion : Jun 8, 2026
PJ Media

What began as a routine lineup announcement by Freedom 250 quickly dissolved into a series of highly publicized artist walkouts.

[PJMedia.com] The "Great American State Fair" was supposed to be the topper to a summer's worth of events, parties, and patriotic celebrations honoring America's 250th birthday. (Screengrab image: via X-Freedom250)

The Fair was supposed to be a non-partisan, non-political event. The White House had nothing to do with the planning, especially relating to the nine musical acts who agreed to perform. A non-partisan commission made up of Republicans and Democrats chose the acts and planned the schedule.

There's more than music on the agenda.

"From Maine lobster rolls to Hawaii's shimmering hula stage, Texas-sized steaks to Alaska's towering ice carvings, all fifty states, territories, and federal agencies showcase their food, culture, and pride to one unforgettable, coast-to-coast celebration," reads the DC250 website.

Each state will be granted 600 feet on the National Mall to portray itself in the most positive light. Who could possibly complain about this raucous, truly American celebration? (Screengrab image: via X-Freedom250)

Within hours of the announcement of the nine musical acts taking part, social media goons had hammered most of the performers into submission.

What began as a routine lineup announcement by Freedom 250 quickly dissolved into a series of highly publicized artist walkouts. Within hours of the lineup going public, artists discovered they were tied to a politically charged event rather than the nonpartisan Semiquincentennial (250th birthday) celebration they thought they had signed up for. Instead of working through quiet PR channels, artists utilized their own social platforms to immediately distance themselves, effectively shutting down public backlash before it could solidify.

Morris Day and The Time denied even being contacted by Freedom 250. The group took to Facebook with a blunt, unmistakable graphic that read: "Contrary to rumor, Morris Day & The Time will not be performing at the 'Great American State Fair.'" The caption was a succinct, meme-ready dismissal: "It's a no for me."

Despite Donald Trump having absolutely nothing to do with choosing musical acts and planning the celebration, many on the left couldn't stand the idea of Trump getting any plaudits for putting on a spectacular event. There was a deliberate effort to sabotage the Great American Fair, politicize it, and place enormous pressure on the musical acts, including making threats to their safety, to withdraw... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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