Is Music Industry’s Blacklist Worse than Hollywood’s Version?
Singers flee Trump-adjacent concert while far-Left Springsteen lectures nation
Bruce Springsteen has built an entire tour around one topic.
President Donald Trump.
The Boss is traveling the country to lecture fans on his far-left politics. He insists the president is leading America to ruin, and if you buy his “No Kings” merch it could save the country.
Sadly, he sometimes needs a teleprompter to remind him exactly why he’s so angry.
Bruce Springsteen needed a teleprompter to give him his NPC talking points to attack Elon Musk and Donald Trump in Boston tonight. pic.twitter.com/IhPbGPwI48
— ALX (@alx) May 25, 2026
It’s Springsteen’s right, of course. America allows him to say whatever he’d like to share about the current political scene.
What a country!
Except the music industry doesn’t like free speech, assuming it’s speech that doesn’t align with its collective worldview. Neither does the Modern Left. Both will do whatever it takes to make sure the other side of the political argument isn’t heard.
We’re seeing this in real time. And, to no one’s surprise, Springsteen hasn’t spared a syllable about the problem. Nor will he.
The Great American State Fair, slated to run from June 25 to July 10, promised music from Martina McBride, Young MC, C+C Music Factory, Vanilla Ice, Milli Vanilli, The Commodores, Morris Day & The Time, Flo Rida, Bret Michaels.
JUST ANNOUNCED: The lineup for The Great American State Fair is here — and it’s bringing the hits.
Martina McBride, Young MC, C+C Music Factory, Vanilla Ice, Milli Vanilli, The Commodores, Morris Day & The Time, Flo Rida, Bret Michaels …and many more.
16 days. 56 states… pic.twitter.com/DJdypWJl3P
— Freedom 250 (@Freedom250) May 27, 2026
The gala promised a grand day of music on the National Mall July 4.
Yet some of the artists teased to appear quickly backtracked once the list went public.
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A few claimed the event was too political and divisive, citing vague statements to allegedly back up the claim. Others, like Bret Michaels, said violent threats made them quit the tour.
“Concerns have also been raised regarding the safety of my fans, band, crew, family and myself, including threats that are completely unfounded and unforgivable.”
The right never bullied a performer for performing at the White House. This kind of ideological intimidation is almost exclusively a feature of the modern left.
What a cowardly choice to bow to the mob rather than proudly celebrate our great country on its 250th anniversary. https://t.co/iUjh5yzfzo
— Meaghan Mobbs (@mobbs_mentality) May 29, 2026
Bret Michaels is the fifth artist to pull out of the Trump-backed “Freedom 250” concerts in D.C.
“Unfortunately, what was presented to us as a celebration of our country has evolved into something much more divisive than what I agreed to be a part of. Concerns have also been…
— Variety (@Variety) May 29, 2026
Look past the prepared statements.
This is a pro-America tour designed to honor the country’s 250th birthday. The team behind the event insists it has no formal connection to the Trump White House and isn’t political.
Freedom 250, the nonprofit organizing a bevy of nationwide events to commemorate the U.S. semi-quincentennial, has maintained that the state fair is not affiliated with the White House despite the blowback.
“Freedom 250 is focused on our signature celebrations and events that honor our history and engage all Americans — welcoming all who share our goal of commemorating this milestone in a way that uplifts and unites America,” spokesperson Rachel Reisner told The Hill in a statement.
That’s not 100 percent true. President Trump fueled Freedom 250’s creation to honor the nation’s milestone birthday. A quick glimpse at the group’s web site shows uplifting messaging, tributes to the nation’s founding and other pro-America content.
Is that MAGA, or just patriotism 101?
For the Left, patriotism is coded Right. And anything that could be construed as pro Trump, facts be darned, is beyond the pale.
What if the event did tie back to President Trump, even directly? Would it be a problem if President Barack Obama assembled a concert lineup to honor the nation’s birth?
Would a single artist back out, citing its “divisive” nature or possible security threats?
Of course not. It would never be framed as divisive, and the Right doesn’t do violent threats quite like the modern Left.
Why can’t a sitting U.S. president honor the nation’s birthday? He’s the president of all of us, even if many voted for the other party.
The music industry is decidedly Leftist, a groupthink that’s undeniable. Count the number of artists who raged against Israel over the last two-plus years versus those who spoke out about the ghastly Oct. 7 terror attacks against Israel.
It’s not even close.
Or, consider how most Grammy awards ceremonies hawk DNC talking points and rarely, if ever, support right-leaning causes.
Today, a singer like Springsteen can weaponize his tour to promote Democrats. Yet if M.I.A. shares right-leaning views from a concert stage, she’s sacked in short order.
Hollywood has been discriminating against conservative actors for years. The evidence is everywhere, and no A-list star will dare speak out against it.
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It seems that ideological blacklist extends to the music industry. And it’s far, far worse.
UPDATE: Springsteen, Dave Matthew Band, The Foo Fighters and more just announced a new anti-Trump concert timed to the midterm elections.
You won’t see violent threats meant to stop the gala. Nor will the media ask tough but fair questions to the performers about their far-Left views.
The show will go on, as planned, and that’s good. If only it worked in reverse.
READERS: What artists should join the Freedom 250 gala? Which current superstars represent the country, its fighting spirit and sense of independence?
It’s not only sad, but terrifying the left always goes to threats and violence. Democrats are so bloodthirsty, I am very careful I never mention my political leanings anywhere one of them might hear me. How many times have we seen a democrat assault someone in public just by seeing a red hat!
So, I can kind of relate to performers that pulled out after getting a bunch of threats from those vile monsters.
Why doesn’t Skillet ever get invited to events like this? They are a solid Christian rock band with millions of fans and they have released a number of songs over the years that have patriotic themes.
Sorry, but it’s not just about left v right. Donald Trump is a sleazy creep regardless of his politics. If a man like that sought to marry your daughter, you’d throw him out of the house. It’s just possible that many people simply do not want to be associated with such a man.
Stop lying, you lying piece of garbage. You’re clearly a leftist.
As someone who grew up listening to Bruce Springsteen and wanting to record for Columbia Records(the latter which I haven’t changed my mind about), I’ve begun to lose respect for him in recent years because of his politically charged rants.
I get it. And if he had been outspoken about other issues – Biden’s cognitive issues, rampant fraud, etc. I’d cut him some slack.
It proves that Far Left Terrorists hate America, and want to see it burn to the ground. It’s no wonder they have no problem with that piece of garbage, Bruce Springsteen.
Sad. But a sign of the times.
Can’t really blame someone who has been threatened for pulling out. Would it be worth risking your life to play a few songs at a concert?