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Artists are pulling out of Trump-backed 250th concert

Name: Artists are pulling out of Trump-backed 250th concert
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Description: Young MC, Martina McBride and the Commodores are among the performers who said no to the "Great American State Fair" events that celebrate the 250th birthday of the US by Trump-backed group Freedom 250. CNN's Jake Tapper explains why these artists are quitting the show.

CNN — May 29, 17:16 PM — 2min

Young MC, Martina McBride and the Commodores are among the performers who said no to the "Great American State Fair" events that celebrate the 250th birthday of the US by Trump-backed group Freedom 250.

CNN's Jake Tapper explains why these artists are quitting the show.