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Inside Trump's humiliating attempt to turn America's birthday into a political rally
Freedom 250 Is Just Another Loyalty TestThe SetupThe source story is simple enough: Trump’s branded version of the America 250 events, called “Freedom 250,” has already devolved into a mess. Artists pulled out once it became clear Trump would be central to the show, Trump said he did not want them anyway, and the whole thing slid toward a MAGA rally dressed up as national celebration.Who Actually Holds PowerThis is not confusion. It is hierarchy.Trump holds the institutional power here because he is the president, the brand, and the filter through which the event now passes. The artists can…
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