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25. Trump admin panics in fair talent search as artists bail: 'We can't just have Kid Rock'
Sat May 30, 2026, 01:21 PM
20 hrs ago

trump is in panic mode

Trump admin panics in fair talent search as artists bail: ‘We can’t just have Kid Rock’

Raw Story (@rawstory.com) 2026-05-30T16:30:16Z

https://www.rawstory.com/freedom-250-2676976282

The “Great American State Fair” – a multi-day festival organized by the President Donald Trump-linked group Freedom 250 – has seen a mass exodus of performers bail on the event after they learned of its ties to the president, and the Trump administration is scrambling to find acts to replace them, insiders told Zeteo in its report Saturday.

“We can’t just have Kid Rock every day [of the state fair],” a Trump appointee told Zeteo, speaking on the condition of anonymity. “It’s a little f------ embarrassing when you can’t hold on to Bret Michaels… But we’re confident we’ll get a good line-up.”

Since announcing the lineup for the patriotic event designed to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary, “nearly all” performers had pulled out of the event. An entertainment industry insider, also speaking on the condition of anonymity, told Zeteo that when reaching out to artists for the event, Freedom 250 “seemed almost purposefully vague at times, with Donald Trump’s name not being used once.”....

The Trump administration’s search for replacement acts may prove difficult, however, based on the feedback from one “well-connected Hollywood agent” who spoke with Zeteo on the condition of anonymity.

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Trump attracts the most stupid, miserable, criminal, ugly people the world has ever seen. Irish_Dem 20 hrs ago #1
Aren't we lucky? greatauntoftriplets 20 hrs ago #2
Seriously? Has to be ... well maybe not. Srkdqltr 20 hrs ago #3
I saw it on Bluesky...I took the extra step of going to "Trump Truths" to prove it was legit, then... Miles Archer 20 hrs ago #10
He is a parody of himself now. pat_k 20 hrs ago #16
What? uppityperson 20 hrs ago #4
jump to it minions dweller 20 hrs ago #5
He'll pay people to attend dalton99a 20 hrs ago #6
He and Hegseth want military members to attend but they have to pay their own way. Norrrm 20 hrs ago #11
That's the UFC boondoggle on his birthday, NOT the concert on July 4 Wiz Imp 20 hrs ago #19
It's getting more difficult to keep track of his self-glorification boondoggles. Norrrm 19 hrs ago #26
I just found out, the concerts were supposed to be spread out over 2 weeks, not all on July 4. Wiz Imp 19 hrs ago #28
Nor does he** misanthrope 19 hrs ago #36
Will he lead a chorus of YMCA? ananda 20 hrs ago #7
Going to do his patented "clenched fist dance" yellowcanine 14 hrs ago #52
Please tell me this is from The Onion bif 20 hrs ago #8
He's going to make a damn fool of himself GenThePerservering 20 hrs ago #9
Oh, so it's going to be a rerun. NT HighFired49 18 hrs ago #44
He'll be high on his own supply and slinging vulgarities at every allegorical oracle 17 hrs ago #47
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Im afraid he's gonna dweller 20 hrs ago #13
save us the trouble rampartd 19 hrs ago #30
So if he has... 2naSalit 20 hrs ago #14
U! S! A! U! S! A! ZDU 20 hrs ago #15
MAGAts hear USA USA USA The Wizard 10 hrs ago #59
Exactly! ZDU 48 min ago #66
Sad and hilarious at the same time. He's deeply butthurt because even the mostly washed-up "stars" Ocelot II 20 hrs ago #17
Some say LePetomane is coming out of retirement. (NT) The Wizard 10 hrs ago #62
LOL! Totally appropriate. Ocelot II 10 hrs ago #63
Was that a subtle reference to: RPM 9 hrs ago #65
😂😂😂 underpants 20 hrs ago #18
Well, he's certainly the most successful and prolific bullshit artist in history. PCIntern 20 hrs ago #20
He's a singer too Turbineguy 20 hrs ago #21
That poor man. -misanthroptimist 20 hrs ago #22
Go for it, Trumpy C_U_L8R 20 hrs ago #23
Stark raving mad is kind malaise 20 hrs ago #24
Trump admin panics in fair talent search as artists bail: 'We can't just have Kid Rock' LetMyPeopleVote 20 hrs ago #25
They need Lara! sheshe2 14 hrs ago #49
WTF is he talking about? What performance on Wednesday? Wiz Imp 19 hrs ago #27
There are many, many entertainers who support Trump. Start dialing. Norrrm 19 hrs ago #29
Problem is, he wants to break some virgins...it's his rapist mentality. Miles Archer 18 hrs ago #38
Yeah Sure Ya Betcha hump. Faux pas 19 hrs ago #31
Will it be as "wild" as CivicGrief 19 hrs ago #32
The "HOTTEST" country in the world... GoCubsGo 19 hrs ago #33
Now he really fooled me. Disaffected 19 hrs ago #34
This shows how far past "sell by" date this dotard is misanthrope 19 hrs ago #35
Trump sees the U.S. as a contestant in a teen beauty pageant. She's the hottest! RedWhiteBlueIsRacist 18 hrs ago #37
💩 💩 💩 💩 💩 CoopersDad 18 hrs ago #39
The dumb shit couldn't stay awake long enough even if he wants to be the main attraction. Vinca 18 hrs ago #40
I so wish Rob Reiner was here to drag the MF musette_sf 18 hrs ago #41
Third rate artists they may be; I don't know how "highly paid" they are MIButterfly 18 hrs ago #42
Elvis had enormous talent MustLoveBeagles 10 hrs ago #60
Absolutely! There is no comparison MIButterfly 10 hrs ago #61
He's an empty person MustLoveBeagles 10 hrs ago #64
Damn, it's so hard to tell whether it is Trump's actual posting or the Onion....🤔 ashredux 18 hrs ago #43
We're the "hottest" country Aviation Pro 17 hrs ago #45
Hilarious! This dipshit not only has no pride, he has no comprehension of the word's meaning! He's an embarassment to KPN 17 hrs ago #46
Trump to headline Great American State Fair after music acts cancel LetMyPeopleVote 15 hrs ago #48
"Groove with Donny as he sings your favorite songs! Don't miss the daily dance to YMCA!" struggle4progress 14 hrs ago #50
Fat Elvis. bamagal62 14 hrs ago #51
Poor Donny, he got his feelings hurt 😂 Time for the "white coats" and a strait jacket. walkingman 14 hrs ago #53
"perform"? markie 14 hrs ago #54
The ketchup alert status has been raised to KETCHCON 1! LetMyPeopleVote 14 hrs ago #55
All these bands pretty much said LilElf70 13 hrs ago #56
Trump's biggest fans reject his 'lame and boring' new proposal: 'This is so egotistical' LetMyPeopleVote 13 hrs ago #57
If we thought Trump's "Parade?"was a flop, wait oasis 13 hrs ago #58
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