Kerry Picket, Washington Times
Every 50-year milestone, starting with America’s centennial in 1876, has been marked by financial drama over who pays for the party, and that pattern continues this year. Two organizations with similar names are orchestrating the festivities: America250, created by Congress a decade ago, and Freedom 250, established by President Trump in January 2025. Confusion and funding controversies erupted between the two groups in late May when major music acts began withdrawing from the Trump-related Great American State Fair on the National Mall.
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