A majority of artists have withdrawn from a planned concert series celebrating America's 250th anniversary, leading to uncertainty about the future of the musical performances.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum addressed the situation during an interview on CNN's State of the Union on Sunday, expressing frustration that some musicians "seem to have segmented their audiences." The concert series was planned as part of celebrations for the nation's 250th anniversary of independence.

President Trump has suggested the possibility of canceling all musical performances at what has been described as the Great American State Fair. The withdrawals have significantly reduced the roster of participating artists originally planned for the event.

Burgum dismissed calls for public disclosure of donors funding the concert series and maintained that it was a "nonpartisan" event. However, Trump has previously referred to the celebration as a rally, creating some confusion about the event's political nature.

The 250th anniversary celebration represents a significant milestone in American history, but the artist withdrawals have complicated planning for the musical components of the festivities. Officials are now weighing whether to proceed with a reduced lineup or cancel the concert series entirely.