Bill Maher is criticising musicians who pulled out of President Donald Trump's America 250 concert celebrations, arguing that the boycott may have damaged Democrats more than Trump. The controversy erupted after artists including Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, The Commodores, Morris Day, C+C Music Factory and Young MC withdrew from the Great American State Fair, claiming they were misled about the event's connection to the America 250 initiative. Maher argued that abandoning a celebration of America's 250th birthday risks making Democrats appear unpatriotic and only strengthens Trump's supporters.