Trump Floats Replacing State Fair Concert With Rally Featuring Him

The departures raised questions about the future of the event, which had been heavily promoted as part of broader celebrations surrounding America’s upcoming 250th birthday.

On Saturday, Trump responded directly to the growing controversy with a post on Truth Social.

Rather than expressing concern about performers dropping out, Trump floated an entirely different idea.

The president suggested replacing the entertainment lineup altogether and turning the gathering into what he called an “AMERICA IS BACK Rally!”

“I understand Artists are getting ‘the yips’ having to do with their performance on Wednesday,” Trump wrote.