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Trump Criticizes Artists, Considers New Patriotic Event

Updated 2026-05-30 17:50 UTC 1 source Negative

President Donald J. Trump criticized 'third rate artists' for dropping out of government-sponsored performances in Washington, D.C., and suggested he might produce a different patriotic event with a larger audience than Elvis.

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Variety

Trump Slams ‘Third Rate Artists’ Dropping Out of D.C. Performances, Says He May Produce Different Event Starring Someone With a ‘Much Larger Audience Than Elvis’… Himself

President Donald J. Trump issued a social media statement Saturday in which he seemed to be taking issue with “third rate artists” dropping out of government-sponsored appearances in Washington, D.C., suggesting that he is looking at instead producing a different patriotic event that wil

2026-05-30 17:34 UTC