US President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he is considering replacing the planned Freedom 250 concert, organised to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, with an 'America Is Back' political rally featuring himself as the main attraction.

Trump argued that he could attract larger audiences than the scheduled performers and compared his popularity to that of Elvis Presley, claiming that while Elvis needed music to entertain crowds, he only requires a microphone and a speech.The proposal follows a series of withdrawals from the concert lineup.

Several performers, including Bret Michaels, Morris Day, Young MC, the Commodores and Martina McBride, reportedly pulled out after concerns emerged about the event's association with the Trump administration.

Some artists said they had initially understood the event to be a non-partisan celebration of the country's anniversary but later concluded that it had become politically divisive.Bret Michaels stated that safety concerns for his family, band members, crew and fans also contributed to his decision to withdraw.According to the article, threats directed at participants increased after the event's political connections became more widely known.

Despite the departures, some artists remain committed to performing, including Vanilla Ice, who argued that music should unite people regardless of political views and maintained that the event should focus on celebrating the United States.The article also highlights Trump's long-standing admiration for Elvis Presley.

It recounts previous occasions on which Trump compared himself to Elvis, referenced comments that he resembles the singer, visited Graceland, and discussed Presley during public appearances.

The proposed rally and his remarks about crowd sizes continued that theme while drawing attention to the difficulties facing the anniversary concert organisers.