00:02A growing list of musicians is backing out of a major concert series planned for the National Mall this summer.
00:09The event is part of the Great American State Fair, a two-week celebration marking America's 250th birthday.
00:16But several artists now say they didn't know about the event's connections to Trump-aligned organizers when they agreed to
00:23take part.
00:24Martina McBride, Morris Day and the Time, The Commodores, Bret Michaels, and Young MC have all pulled out.
00:30Young MC said on social media that artists were never told about any political involvement before signing on.
00:37Others are sticking with the show.
00:39Vanilla Ice remains on the schedule and Flo Rida is still expected to perform.
00:44Organizers with Freedom 250 reject the criticism, saying the event is nonpartisan and designed to bring people together
00:51through music, culture, and a celebration of the country's 250th anniversary.
00:58For more information, visit www.fema.gov.au
00:59For more information, visit www.fema.gov.au
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