反对特朗普的艺人退出“自由250”庆典
Anti-Trump Entertainers Bolt From Freedom 250 Celebration

原始链接: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/anti-trump-entertainers-bolt-freedom-250-celebration

包括玛蒂娜·麦克布莱德(Martina McBride)、杨·MC(Young MC)、莫里斯·戴(Morris Day)、海军准将乐队(The Commodores)和布雷特·迈克尔斯(Bret Michaels)在内的几位知名艺人,已退出即将在华盛顿特区举办的“伟大的美国州博览会”(Great American State Fair)。该活动由与特朗普有关联的“自由250”(Freedom 250)组织筹办,旨在庆祝美国建国250周年。 此次大规模退演的原因是艺人们发现该活动具有政治背景。玛蒂娜·麦克布莱德和杨·MC等表演者表示,他们最初是在认为该庆祝活动政治中立的前提下同意参加的;在得知活动与唐纳德·特朗普有关且具有党派性质后,他们表达了不安。同样,与“米利瓦尼利”(Milli Vanilli)相关的原主唱也澄清他们不会参加演出,而C&C音乐工厂(C&C Music Factory)则发表声明,强调他们致力于保持政治中立。 尽管遭遇抵制,香草冰(Vanilla Ice)仍承诺参加该活动,其发言人表示,这位说唱歌手为能帮助庆祝美国建国纪念日感到自豪。这些退演事件凸显了政治上偏向进步派的娱乐业与前总统相关活动之间持续存在的矛盾。

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Several entertainers abruptly backed out of President Donald Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts this week after learning more details about the patriotic celebration planned for the National Mall.

As American Greatness reports, the cancellations add to the long-running tensions between Americans and the politically progressive entertainment industry.

Young MC, Morris Day, the Commodores, Bret Michaels, and country singer Martina McBride were among the performers who announced they would no longer appear at “The Great American State Fair,” a series of concerts and events scheduled for June 25 through July 10 in Washington, D.C.

The event is being organized by Freedom 250, a group launched by Trump late last year that describes itself as a “national, non-partisan organization leading the celebration of our Nation’s 250th birthday.”

Trump selected former State Department official Keith Krach to serve as the organization’s CEO.

The cancellations came just one day after organizers unveiled the first wave of performers.

McBride said on social media that she initially agreed to participate because she believed the event would remain politically neutral.

“Yesterday things started changing and what we were told is, in fact, not what is happening,” she wrote Thursday.

Young MC similarly suggested he was uncomfortable with the event’s political ties.

“The artists were never told about any political involvement with the event,” he wrote on Instagram, adding that he hoped to “perform in D.C. in the near future at an event that is not so politically charged.”

Morris Day also confirmed his departure in a brief Instagram statement.

“Contrary to rumor, Morris Day & The Time will not be performing at the ‘GREAT AMERICAN STATE FAIR,’” he posted.

C& C Music Factory issued a confusing statement, distancing themselves from the event:

"As the Creator of C&C MUSIC FACTORY, I can state that we stand for love of all people and races globally and neutrality in all beliefs, in freedom and justice for all humanity"

The greatest lip-syncers ever - Milli Vanilli - are also out:

"The original/real vocalists of Milli Vanilli, Jodie Rocco, Linda Rocco. Brad Howell, John Davis, and Charles Shaw will NOT be performing their hits live at The Great American State Fair. Others using the name 'Milli Vanilli' that appear on the advertisement should be considered a tribute band with no association vocally or musically to our sound or songs."

At least one “I Love the 90s” act will be there: Vanilla Ice.

“He is proud to help celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary!” a representative for the “Ice Ice Baby” rapper wrote in an email to the AP.

“Everyone is welcome to attend and celebrate USA’s Birthday and our Freedom!”

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