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wnylib

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14. White House presented it to the performers as

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #1)

Thu May 28, 2026, 10:48 PM

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a US birthday celebration, fun party time for the country. Nobody told the performers that it was a political event for Trump to promote himself, his policies, and his merchandise, which he will be selling at the event.

When performers discovered that it was a political event, they all started pulling out.

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Wait....so did the WH just announce performers without contacting them first? Commodores are out. [View all] Swede Thursday OP

Most likely the Trump WH lied/misrepresented themselves as inclusive instead of MAGA. Solly Mack Thursday #1

White House presented it to the performers as wnylib Thursday #14

Well, there you go. Solly Mack Friday #15

The organizers likely asked Trump for a list pfitz59 Thursday #2

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I love The Replacements........ Celerity Thursday #12

A really wild and fun video. Intractable Thursday #3

I am dancing! redwitch Thursday #11

Lol Diraven Thursday #4

Maybe Carrie Underwood. Permanut Thursday #13

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What a list. The Madcap Thursday #8

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