Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, is currently trending after rumors surfaced that she will perform at the Great American State Fair in June, organized by the POTUS-backed nonprofit Freedom 250.
X user @NotHoodlum posted a picture of Lara Trump, 43, and captioned it with an alleged quote from her:
“‘I happen to have an opening in my schedule for that concert everyone keeps running from.’ – Lara Trump.”
However, there’s no verified source confirming that Eric Trump’s wife ever said that, nor is she in the official line-up for the event. Lara Trump herself has also not spoken about it on her socials or in interviews. Additionally, @NotHoodlum’s bio clearly states “Satirical Emeritus,” meaning the user often indulges in parodical and misleading content.
Similar fabricated rumor about MAGA rapper Forgiato Blow is also circulating online, one of which even says he’ll share the stage with Lara Trump. However, it is untrue and there are no confirmed reports of Forgiato being invited to perform at the Fair.
For the unaware, Lara Trump, who married Eric Trump in 2014, is the former co-chair of the Republican National Committee. She has also hosted Trump Productions’ Real News Update and produced CBS’ Inside Edition. Lara Trump now conducts her own talk show, My View, on Fox News while also being a musician.
Exploring the cancellations surrounding the Great American State Fair amid the Lara Trump rumor
The 16-day Great American State Fair is scheduled to take place at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., from June 25 to July 10. The event is set to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary. Organizer Freedom 250 spokeswoman Rachel Reisner told USA Today on May 28:
“We are dedicated to uniting Americans around the nation’s 250th anniversary. Freedom 250 is focused on our signature celebrations and events that honor our history and engage all Americans — welcoming all who share our goal of commemorating this milestone in a way that uplifts and unites America.”
However, several performers who were scheduled to perform, including Young MC, Morris Day & the Time, and Milli Vanilli, have pulled out citing the event’s political ties.
On Wednesday, Morris Day wrote on Instagram “It’s a no for me” before adding:
“Contrary to rumor, Morris Day & the Time will not be performing at the Great American State Fair.”
Young MC took to Facebook and wrote:
“I HAVE INFORMED MY AGENTS THAT I WILL NOT BE PERFORMING AT THE FREEDOM 250 EVENT. The artists were never told about any political involvement with the event. And despite the claims by the organizers that the event is non-partisan, SPIN magazine describes it as Trump-backed. I hope to perform in D.C. in the near future at an event that is not so politically charged.”
R&B group Milli Vanilli also backed out, with member Jodie Rocco telling the Associated Press via email:
“My sister and I were shocked to see our name, ‘Milli Vanilli,’ as one of the performers.”
Likewise, the Commodores shared in an Instagram post on Thursday that they will “not be performing” at the Fair. They continued:
“Our music has always been our voice and we choose not to publicly affiliate with any single political party. We support the betterment of all Americans.”
Martina McBride also withdrew from her scheduled June 25 show at the Freedom 250 event. She wrote on X:
“I was presented with an opportunity to perform at a nonpartisan event, but that turned out to be misleading. I asked lots of questions and was assured this was a nonpartisan event that was meant to celebrate ALL 50 states.”
McBride continued by writing how she wanted to use the opportunity to “celebrate” the states and “bring people together” with her music. In fact, she considered the Great American State Fair as the “bigger version” of the other state fairs she has performed over the years, celebrating community and making each of them “special.” However, earlier this week, she got to know that it was not what was happening at the upcoming Freedom 250 event. She concluded:
“I’ve spent my entire career singing songs about real people and real issues. I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to be a voice for those, who have felt like they didn’t have one. It greatly upsets me that any fan who has been moved by my music may now feel like I’m abandoning the meaning behind those songs. I assure you that is not the case. I appreciate every single fan who has reached out. I hope to get back to the DC area very soon.”
The artists who remain in the line-up and have not yet commented/ withdrawn include C+C Music Factory and Vanilla Ice for June 26, Flo Rida for July 2, and Bret Michaels for July 3.
It is noteworthy that C+C Music Factory frontman Freedom Williams said in a seven-minute video rant that he initially planned to drop out of the Great American State Fair but decided to go along with it as he was unbothered by the backlash. Meanwhile, his group clarified on their Instagram page that it “does not participate nor side with any specific political party.”
“We stand neutral when it comes to sides. We side with Global Love & Peace,” the band noted.
C+C Music Factory claimed Freedom Williams was “solely misrepresenting” the band’s values and asked him to “vent on his personal page and know that.”
The Great American State Fair will not only feature musicians but also rides, livestock shows, and daily-themed programs. While most of the entry is free, some specific shows require ticket registration.
Lara Trump’s music career began in 2023 when she released a cover of Tom Petty’s 1989 song I Won’t Back Down. It debuted at top 10 on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales Chart and was number 6 on their Country Digital Song Sales Chart.
Since then, she has acquired over 9,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Some of Lara Trump’s notable songs include Sah-Sah, Colors Don’t Run, No Days Off, Hero, Back to Believing, Anything is Possible, and Eyes of God.
Edited by Pallavi K