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Freedom 250
May 28, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Artists Shocked to Learn They’re in Trump’s Great American State Fair
The music portion of this event is already falling apart.
May 27, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Trump’s “Great American State Fair” Will Feature Horrid Artist Lineup
This isn’t who you want to be celebrating 250 years of American history.
May 26, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
UFC Fight Venue Construction Takes Over White House Thanks to Trump
The White House looks like the circus it is now thanks to Trump’s “Freedom 250” event, which happens to be on his own birthday.
May 18, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Trump Treated His Evangelical Supporters Like Dogs This Weekend
The president went golfing instead of attending a nine-hour prayer festival on Sunday.
May 12, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Trump Admin Sued for Diverting $100 Million in Taxpayer Funds
The Trump administration refuses to answer questions about Freedom 250.

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