CNN panel unloads on Trump’s 'completely ridiculous' Freedom 250 failure

There are two different anniversary-related events happening in the U.S. this year: "America 250" and "Freedom 250." One was organized by a bipartisan group to celebrate the birth of the nation. The latter was organized by President Donald Trump and was the subject of a Monday CNN panel mocking the president's failure to attract participants.

After Trump announced the supposed musical lineup for his event, multiple artists dropped out. Trump then claimed on Truth Social that he'd simply do the concert himself and turn it into a huge political MAGA rally . "I like that even our unifying events are divided," laughed CNN host Audi Cornish. "Am I the only person who's like, this is ridiculous?" "It's completely ridiculous, but you're also seeing a bifurcation in terms of what 'Freedom 250' is ...