Trump to hold 'biggest rally ever' for US 250th anniversary, cancels concerts

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will hold a major rally in Washington D.C. on June 24 to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary. Trump revealed his plans on his social media platform, Truth Social, describing the event as the "biggest rally ever."

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To celebrate our country's 250-year history, we will hold the biggest rally ever – live!

Trump stated his intention to replace the previously scheduled concerts for the anniversary celebration with his own address. He expressed dissatisfaction with the planned performers, writing, "We don't want singers without talent – but with big fees – to lull you to sleep. So we told them to stay home." He added, "All we want is you, me, a few speakers, and the best music ever played – the same music you have listened to for years."

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We don't want singers without talent – but with big fees – to lull you to sleep. So we told them to stay home.

This announcement follows reports from last week that Trump had considered canceling the entire series of concerts, which were slated to run from June 25 to July 10, in favor of a speech from himself. Several musicians had already withdrawn from participating in the anniversary events before Trump's latest declaration. Among those who pulled out were rapper Young MC, singer Morris Day, the soul group The Commodores, Poison frontman Bret Michaels, and country singer Martina McBride.

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All we want is you, me, a few speakers, and the best music ever played – the same music you have listened to for years.