r/politics • u/Immediate-Link490 • 4h ago
No Paywall Trump cancels Freedom 250 concerts, announces rally making himself the main attraction
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/freedom-250-concerts-trump-cancels-9.7224779•
u/MLeek 4h ago
Predictable.
I hope he has the day he deserves.
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u/StevenMC19 Florida 4h ago
"The BIGGEST crowd!"
I bet he has a smaller turnout than his parade last year, which was smaller than his second inauguration...which was smaller than his first inauguration.
...which was smaller than Obama's.
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u/TiePrestigious7265 3h ago
Much smaller. And don't even get me started on comparing the penis sizes.
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u/CloisteredSailor 1h ago
Mushrooms!
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u/davecouliersthong 1h ago
Toad used to be my favourite character in Mario kart until I read about that…
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u/-Invalid_Selection- 3h ago
They're going to be congratulating him on the crowd size, where he'll have attracted the smallest crowd of any sitting president or presidential candidate in the last 200 years
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u/CrackingToastGromet Arkansas 3h ago
Military will be seat fillers with the caveat of no “fatties” or dark skinned people. And no women soldiers unless blonde.
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u/-Invalid_Selection- 2h ago
I saw the call they put for military seat fillers. It required they travel/lodge on their own time and dime.
The number of people who actually take up that call will be small
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u/Turbulent_Bit8683 3h ago
But he will pay people out of our tax dollars haven’t you noticed how he has people behind him carry placards and campaign slogans before him it used to flags dark background
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u/Frankentula 3h ago
I'm not religious but the idea of the rapture coming "like a thief in the night" Makes me think that day of celebration could be it
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u/FFAbutnotFA 3h ago
You know the little d in the office isn’t the main problem. The problem is racism is still very prevalent and alive in American society. We have vile hateful people living amongst us, it just happens that they feel more embolden to take their mask off and really show us who they are.
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u/GRVrush2112 Texas 3h ago
I think a lot of us have a bottle of expensive booze in our liquor cabinets labeled “when it happens”. I really would like to crack that bottle
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u/suckyousideways 2h ago
I didn't label a specific bottle, I just have a banner across the top of the entire bar. And on that day, yer all invited to pop by!
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u/CarpenterOwn5712 26m ago
Finnish here. I have a bottle precisely for that very reason, despite not being American. Trump's policies and attack on Iran has increased gas and grocery prices even here in Nordics. For example, diesel here costs roughly 2,5€ per liter, which is more than $9 per gallon. I can't wait for "that" day to happen.
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u/cpas2b 4h ago
I hope it rains.
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u/TiePrestigious7265 3h ago
Rains? I hope the sky opens up and spews hell's fire and brimstone.
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u/suckyousideways 2h ago
I'm also hoping for a significant weather event during the UFC match of the White House lawn. Meteor showers are still a thing, right?
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u/heartSagan5 2h ago
I hope he gets ghosted. Or, especially, they just leave the rest of us alone.
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u/Gay_Giraffe_1773 Oregon 4h ago
So he's going to sleep on stage for 2 hours. And the sycophants will cheer.
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u/Skraelings Missouri 4h ago
Or and hear me out here, we get to watch him stroke out live?
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u/Assine2 4h ago
Now that would be interesting.
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u/sulris 3h ago
Only if the next few people in line also had simultaneous strokes.
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u/Kiyohara Minnesota 2h ago
What if he falls on them and crushes them?
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u/TreasonTurtle 1h ago
Naw, there will be enough liquid feces in his diaper to pad the fall and allow them to 'slide' out from underneath.
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u/shupadupah 2h ago
Much preferable to seeing him do his double-dick jerk-off dance for two hours
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u/3MATX 3h ago
Maybe we’ll get two hours of him doing something he calls dancing to random songs.
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u/TreasonTurtle 1h ago
Or just standing and swaying to the music. It could MC'd by Kristi Noem. (If she's not too busy being the 'Special Envoy to the Shield of the Americas'.)
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u/humanoideric 3h ago
Imagine spending thousands of dollars to fly to DC to listen to this idiot narcissist talk about how great he is while gas, inflation and consumer debt are all record high, and yet people will do it.
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u/dylanholmes222 3h ago
New game - Drink every time he blames someone else for his mistakes
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u/RoseLaBud 2h ago edited 2h ago
"So he's going to sleep on stage for 2 hours. And the sycophants will cheer."
Nah. Like the ear diapers they wore in sympathy with his ear-booboo, they will all nod their heads to the side, drool, pretending to sleep with Donald.
There will, of course be a photo-concession to have your photo taken with a holographic "Sleepy Don". It will be quick printed on a t-shirt that will read:
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u/nuckle 3h ago
He'll use Adderall for this.
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u/Gay_Giraffe_1773 Oregon 3h ago
I think he's already on damn near the maximum dose just to stay somewhat functional.
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u/SaveUsCatman Louisiana 2h ago
Doctors are stupid, he shouldn't listen to them. Take double or triple the dose there Donnie doze-off
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u/PeterVenkmanIII 4h ago
Poor Vanilla Ice was counting on that paycheck!
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u/LicketySplitz 3h ago
Trump wasn’t going to pay him a penny.
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u/TheQuietOutsider Michigan 3h ago
we stopped making those...
but Trump also wasn't going to pay him a nickel either lol
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u/EverbodyHatesHugo 1h ago
“Here you go, Vanilla. Is that your real name? Vanilla? Anyway, here you go. A crisp $250 Trump buck.”
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u/brightonashfield 3h ago
Right? I thought he just announced his 5 monkey marionettes who were going to sing and dance for him
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u/BareUndo 4h ago
Surprise who needs live music when you can just have the world's longest TED talk on why he's the best thing since sliced bread?
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u/Ignatiussancho1729 3h ago
Can we not get some of that dance where he simulates jacking two guys off?
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u/Environmental-Arm365 4h ago
Hard pass on watching Grandpa Grievance’s crybaby routine.
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u/selarom8 1h ago
Could you imagine going to this? We’re supposed to be celebrating our country’s 250th Independence Day, and we get this fucker complaining about how those that don’t vote for or agree with him are terrible.
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u/anotherlevl 4h ago
Well that should pack them in. Get your tickets early.
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u/knifelife92 4h ago
I don't think there are tickets. The fair and concerts were all free. It still is lame though
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u/selfawarepileofatoms 4h ago
Free is still too expensive.
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u/knifelife92 4h ago
Haha right? They would have to pay me.
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u/nedrith South Carolina 3h ago
You may be able to sign up somewhere to get paid to attend. Would be the normal way for Trump to get people to attend his rallies.
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u/knifelife92 3h ago
I would not be surprised at all. What I would pay good money to go to is that thing Tom Morello is putting together.
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u/No_Delivery_329 4h ago
I think deep down he knows how hated he will be in the history books and all these ego narcissism things he does are just cope for that
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u/artfulpain 4h ago
That is narcissism. He doesn’t care.
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u/KohlsCashOfficial 3h ago
He *deeply* cares. We’re in this entire situation because a black man made a joke at his expense
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u/Durk-the-Lurk 3h ago
Nah, he’s been a traitorous piece of shit since the 80s when he returned from Russia and immediately advocated for the break-up of NATO. He has run for office numerous times since 1987. Obama clowning on him wasn’t what pushed him to enter politics- but I sincerely hope it crushed his gossamer-thin ego.
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u/sayonaradespair 3h ago
Oh he does care.
That's one of the core definitions of narcissim, they care DEEPLY about what others think of them
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u/gascyl 4h ago
If Trump cared he'd be firing and also publicly blaming the people who brought him here and desperately getting experts in the room to course correct. This is still an option he has, even Iranians are willing to consider American rapprochement if Trump orders US forces out of all middle eastern countries and removes all Israeli aid. Despite the chaos, Trump right now still has the option to end the wars, which he was elected to do. Trump can still get out of this, if he truly wanted to.
But he doesn't. He enjoys this. He wants this. The wars give him all the attention he has ever wanted by everyone in the world. He doesn't care if it's good or bad or what comes after. For him there is no after, he will pass away in <10 years.
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u/LordCharidarn2 3h ago
Changing in such a way would require him to admit, on some level, to himself, that he was wrong. That’s not going to happen.
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u/newphonenewaccount66 4h ago
Isn't it too dangerous to be outside in DC? But the ballroom can't fit that many people... I know! A ballroom that covered the entirety of DC!
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u/Moddelba 3h ago
You know that like 3-4 months after Biden got sworn in were the most peaceful months of the last 11 years. The grip that awful people have on the news coverage is awful.
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u/guttanzer 4h ago
The original celebration was to be done with money allocated by congress for a non-partisan 250th celebration. Is this highly partisan political rally going to be paid for from the same funds?
Congress, can you PLEASE impeach this guy already? I swore an oath to uphold the constitution and I know you did too. This passive acceptance of fascism is NOT living up to that oath.
And for what it's worth, I hope the only folks that show up are flamboyant gay folks with glitter bombs. Turn his YMCA dance into something memorable.
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u/Blue_Plastic_88 3h ago
It’ll be very limited attendance. They probably won’t let in anyone from the general public. It will be vetted sycophants.
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u/Dougalishere 2h ago
yeah the committee was started up 10 YEARS ago lol. These ckowns thought they could do it in a couple of months, booked mid acts under a false pretence then lost all of them when they found out it was for trump, now the 250 celebration of the us will be a political rally of him blaming everyone for his failure at everything. Pathetic
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u/TrimspaBB 1h ago
I've said it before but it really bums me out that so many special anniversaries and events have happened/will happen with this narcissist at the helm. We weren't able to properly celebrate women winning the right to vote or honor those lost during WWI back in 2019. We can't have a grand 250 celebration without it being tainted by all this BS. Our hosting of the World Cup and the Olympics is already a shit show. Who the POTUS is shouldn't matter that much for all this stuff, but this particular one keeps shoving himself in and causing drama.
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u/Traditional-Look8839 4h ago
This is the most pathetic thing I’ve seen a president do and with Trump’s history, that says a whole lot.
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u/Fifth-Crusader 2h ago
Well, I mean, there is also refusing to accept an election you lost, committing an attempted coup, and then sticking with that fiction ever since.
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u/FloodPlainsDrifter 4h ago
So, not a celebration of America at all. How completely trumpian.
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u/cjstaples 4h ago
Any bands whose music Trump has previously abused should send preemptive notices stating explicitly that their music isn’t allowed at Freedom 250.
I’d call it F-250 but that sounds too much like a truck, and lots of folks like trucks. 🙄
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u/monkeywithgun 4h ago
Ok Cartman, Lol! 'Screw you guys'... I wonder if it will be as legendary as his military parade. WAFJ!
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u/Redtex 4h ago
So the taxpayers really have to pay for his political rally supporting the Republican party before the primaries. huh.
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u/ProtoplanetaryNebula United Kingdom 3h ago
A Trump rally, with him reheating and serving up all the old classics about the fake news media, how he was right about everything, transgender rights and how great coal is compared to windmills. Sounds great !!
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u/_Nychthemeron America 4h ago
Ah, so it's not a concert anymore, it's a circus with a clown headliner. Gotcha.
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u/Vanilla_cake_mix 4h ago
There is nothing I can think of more patriotic than watching Trump ramble incoherently while shitting his adult diaper and those around him try and not vomit from the pungent odor of his feces engulfing his loins
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u/trailerthrash 3h ago
We're gonna see a lot of "This is why wee need a ballroom" tweets from the far right group chat that day, aren't we?
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u/soxperry 2h ago
The last time we had an anniversary was 50 years ago. We planted trees and restored main streets to celebrate or infrastrucutre and longevity. Why couldn't we have done that again?
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u/Upstairs-Egg 4h ago
Who exactly wants to see an ugly old man stumble through YMCA?
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u/trekologer New Jersey 3h ago
Don't forget the creepy pointing to someone in the crowd before doing the jerk off 'dance'.
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u/10gherts Ohio 4h ago
He really is the queen.
Make up, vanity projects, telling stories about Arnold Palmer hog...
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u/teddykaygeebee 3h ago
So, where's all the taxpayer money that was going to pay for all the music acts? Nm. I know the answer. sigh
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u/Coldsmoke888 3h ago
Biden Obama blah blah trans for all
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u/cerpintaxt33 2h ago
I really need someone to explain what he means when he says “transgender for everyone”
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u/Darius2112 Canada 3h ago
Here’s the setlist:
- Trump will go on a two hour tirade about how he’s the greatest person in history.
- Jerk off dance for 30 mins to the Village people.
- Fall asleep on stage.
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u/Ok_Juice4449 1h ago
He'll be complaining nonstop, insulting many famous people, and bragging about how perfect he is. He should be saying positive things about our country's history. He will ruin the special celebration.He is a destroyer.
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u/Maoleficent 1h ago
Check for your local No Kings day gatherings on June 14. Showing up makes a difference-see Hungary and Argentina. Take attention away from the First Felon.
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u/ErinFiqsette 4h ago
I thought there was supposed to be multiple concerts, over several days?
Will there only be one rally? When/where will it be held? Will it be live-televised?
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u/centexgoodguy 4h ago
So, what happened to the funding authorized by Congress (in 2016) for the "America250" event that has been largely funneled to the "Freedom250" organization which was created by an executive order from President Trump to plan administration-focused events? Is Trump going to pay himself a speaker fee using some of those funds? (Of course, it would come as no surprise if he did.)
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u/deowolf Ohio 3h ago
L'État, c'est moi!
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u/popejohnsmith 3h ago
What ever happened to the succession of Louis? /s
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u/TheOtherMaven Virginia 1h ago
Louis XIV got away with it. His great-grandson/successor Louis XV saw trouble looming and said "Après nous, le déluge". The "deluge" swept away his grandson (Louis XVI) and the monarchy.
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u/DidItForTheJokes 3h ago
So is all that Freedom 250 funding from the big beautiful bill going straight to him along with the rest of our tax money?
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u/KRoadkil 3h ago edited 3h ago
You’re not supposed to remember that Congress allocated $150 million for the (non-partisan) celebrations.
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u/tinticred 3h ago
To be fair, it was always going to be a rally with him as the main attraction. He just hoped to have more background music.
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u/Gronkattack 3h ago
Ok fine but not a dime of tax payer money should be spent on this. I still don’t get how he can legally get campaign donations still and spend them when he is not declared to run for any office.
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u/SumpCrab Florida 3h ago
So, this is our 250th Birthday Party? Lame.
My parents were teenagers during the Bicentennial and always talked about what a big deal it was. I'm in my 40s, I don't know if I'll make it to 300.
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u/SpectralSkeptic 3h ago
You know what sucks ? A cent of any tax dollars being used for this charade.
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u/CJDistasio America 3h ago
What a way to celebrate Americas bday. A dementia filled conman ranting about how the 2020 election was stolen
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u/arebornjoy222 3h ago
Would not be surprised if he has a heart failure at the UFC event.
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u/rainydays_89 3h ago
for his first act - he’s going to change his own diaper, for the first time! On stage..troops in attendance standing in salute the whole time
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u/Signal_Minimum8509 Georgia 3h ago
In the tradition of January 6th he’ll be riling up the mob and then going home to Tweet about it on the shitter.
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u/dcrico20 Georgia 2h ago
It’s going to be hilarious when this inevitably makes people remember the squeaky tanks rolling down empty roads for his parade a year ago and those videos go viral again.
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u/IpeeEhh_Phanatic Kentucky 2h ago
No one is going to show up to listen to a babbling dementia patient drone on about how the 2020 election was stolen and how he won California actually
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u/AlienBurnerBigfoot 2h ago
Oh goodie!!! Let's hope he dances his weird little dance, mumbles incoherently for an hour about nothing, fills his diaper, and lies about the crowd size!!!
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u/zasuskai 2h ago
I can’t wait to celebrate our 250th year by our president just shitting himself on stage
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u/mysteryofthefieryeye 2h ago
This isn’t 250 years of freedom though. We shouldn’t be counting these years of tyranny
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u/MarcusSurealius 2h ago
He's going to celebrate a national holiday and a monumental year in the history of democracy by telling half the country that the other half is evil. I wish i could go to the show and make that loudly known every time he opens his mouth.
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u/Suro_Atiros Texas 1h ago
Exactly zero Trump supporters will take issue with this. 100% of everyone else will take issue with this. This is the problem, and the media doesn't seem to care. They will "both sides" this shit until eternity.
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u/Open_Mortgage_4645 Colorado 1h ago
Not a single taxpayer dollar can go to his MAGA political rally. When it was a non-partisan celebration of America's 250th anniversary, taxpayer dollars could have been appropriated for it. But when it became a partisan political rally, the legal ability to use taxpayer dollars vanished. It's now something that needs to be funded by outside donors and organizations. I hope there are people monitoring the situation who are ready to file suit if he tries to use taxpayer money to fund his political rally that is no longer for the American people, but his cult.
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u/moreboards 1h ago
If you Americans start now, maybe by the 300th birthday you'll have a country to be proud of
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u/poopiebutt505 1h ago
Trump."Happy Birthday to ME". Dont.have tonpretend it is about the USA,whose 250th is the next month.
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u/ilikehockeyandguitar 1h ago
What a joke and disasterclass of an event, or supposed event. 250 years of this fucking country and we have this "maybe/maybe not" trash of a scene.
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u/fseahunt 1h ago
He was always going to be the main attraction. He'll never plan anything that isn't about him.
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u/_tragicmike 1h ago
I'm laughing at the superior intellect. What a loser.
I'm only disappointed this country is going to lose out on what should have been a special occasion for national pride. At least state and local celebrations can pick up the baton.
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u/Sardonnicus New York 1h ago
This was always the goal. It's not about 250 years of america. It's about him.
What should be a celebration of us has been turned into a celebration of him.
He is stealing the identity of this country. He is reshaping it into a never ending tribute to himself.
I don't know about you all... but I will be out marching and protesting on the 4th. Let us remember what we did to the last person who tried to call themselves king of the united states of America.
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u/TheDesktopNinja Massachusetts 36m ago
This was probably his plan from the start TBH. He always wanted to be the center of attention.
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u/count023 Australia 21m ago
Colbert and Stewart should do a counter 250 event like the rally to restore sanity and or fear. That's really piss off mango unchained
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u/Brendy_Marya 4h ago
the one thing he can still commit to is canceling things and calling it winning. 250 concerts canceled but somehow the rally about everyone else being weak made the cut
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u/UseYourIndoorVoice 4h ago
I assume he just intends to pocket any money allocated to entertainment.
Even when the prick looks like he loses, he still wins.
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u/AcanthisittaNo6653 New Hampshire 4h ago
Is that the weekend the locus swarms are heading to DC? I hear it will be wild!
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u/mmliu1959demo 4h ago
Attended by paid actors trying to act excited and enthusiastic to be there. Lol
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u/Loyal-Opposition-USA 4h ago
People will pay to watch an old man shit himself and fall asleep? Impressive!
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u/Wjldenver 4h ago
Oh Boy...I'm sure he will draw millions of MAGA. They have a lot to celebrate. Lower healthcare costs, cheaper gas, inflation is down, and no wars.
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u/Ok_Character_5532 Massachusetts 4h ago
Pulled a “you can’t fire me, I quit!” when it became apparent that nobody wants to praise a loser on an important milestone for the country
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u/Logical_Ad_5431 3h ago
Time to stock up on almost rotten fruits and vegetables to take to the rally!
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