President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will hold a campaign rally on the National Mall this Wednesday, stepping in after a series of artists withdrew from the planned Great American State Fair, part of America's 250th-anniversary celebrations.

Trump stated in a social media post that his rally would serve as a replacement for the performers he described as "Third Rate 'Artists.'" He promised to deliver a "major speech, rallying the Country forward like I have done ever since being President!"

Several prominent musicians, including Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC, Morris Day and The Time, and The Commodores, have publicly announced they will no longer perform. Many cited that they were misled about the nature of the event organized by Freedom 250, a public-private partnership connected to the White House-led Task Force 250.

The withdrawals appear to stem from a perception that Freedom 250 is more aligned with the Trump administration and its political movement than initially understood by the artists. This has led to concerns about the event's nonpartisan nature.

Freedom 250 defended its Great American State Fair on Friday, asserting it is a celebration for all Americans. "The Great American State Fair is a celebration of all Americans, and Freedom 250 remains fully committed to delivering a once-in-a-lifetime experience that brings every corner of this country together on the National Mall," said Freedom 250 Spokeswoman Rachel Reisner.

Reisner added that the organization respects artists' decisions and that "our doors remain open to any performer who wants to be part of honoring 250 years of American freedom, culture, and unity." The exact information provided to the artists by Freedom 250 organizers remains unclear.

Martina McBride, who withdrew earlier in the week, stated she was presented with an opportunity to perform at a nonpartisan event, which she felt was misleading. "I asked lots of questions and was assured this was a nonpartisan event that was meant to celebrate ALL 50 states," McBride said in a statement.

Young MC echoed McBride's sentiments on social media, highlighting similar concerns about the event's perceived political alignment. The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, known as America 250, is a separate entity established by Congress to oversee the 250th-anniversary commemorations.