Trump Vows to Hold Own Rally After Artists Boycott Independence Concert, Claims He'll 'Outdraw Elvis'

Central News Agency, Washington, May 30. After several artists announced their withdrawal from the US 250th anniversary concert, former President Trump said today that he is considering holding a rally in Washington instead, claiming he would attract more people than Elvis Presley in his prime. According to AFP, several artists withdrew shortly after the lineup for the concert series scheduled around the July 4th holiday was announced. Some artists stated that the event had become overly politicized. The concert was scheduled to open on June 25 at the National Mall in Washington, hosted by 'Freedom 250,' a public-private partnership supported by Trump. Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, 'I know the artists are starting to get stage fright.' He wrote, 'So I am considering bringing in the world's number one attraction, someone who can draw more people than Elvis Presley in his prime... and some call him the greatest president in history (the GOAT), that is Donald Trump, to replace these overpaid third-rate 'artists'.' Trump said he has instructed his staff to evaluate the feasibility of holding an 'AMERICA IS BACK' rally on a Wednesday at the National Mall, where he would deliver a speech to 'inspire the nation to move forward,' as he has done since taking office. Trump did not specify which Wednesday the event would be held, and it is unclear which events the rally would replace. Several artists, including country singer Martina McBride and Bret Michaels, lead singer of the 1980s/90s rock band Poison, have announced their withdrawal. Michaels posted on Facebook that while it was originally a national celebration, it has now 'become more divisive than when I agreed to participate.' Trump has been trying to inject his personal style into the celebration, with one of the most notable arrangements being an intense MMA match on the White House lawn on June 14, his 80th birthday. (Translation: Shih Shih) 1150531