Matt Walsh

Milli Vanilli, Vanilla Ice, a few other washed up 80s acts, a rapper from 15 years ago called Flo Rida, and a couple other artists that nobody cares about or even knew were still alive.

I mean, the only thing sadder and more pathetic than a Milli Vanilli and Vanilla Ice concert getting canceled is a Milli Vanilli and Vanilla Ice concert that is not canceled.

So the lineup made no sense to begin with.

It was a function of the conservative habit of pathetically latching on to any famous people who give you the time of day, even if they're only famous for being national punchlines, as is the case with, you know, Milli Vanilli and Vanilla Ice.

And now that the worst musical artists in modern history are dropping out, the embarrassment is only compounded.

I mean, it's like asking the ugliest girl in school to the prom and getting turned down.

So it's just like the ultimate humiliation.

So what's plan B?

How will the Trump administration pivot?

Well, after a few more artists canceled their appearances, Trump posted the following message on social media.

We'll put it up on the screen.

And I'm not going to read the whole thing, but the basic idea is that Trump says that he's more popular than Elvis in his prime, and therefore he's going to, quote, give a major speech rallying the country forward.

We don't need any kind of musical performances or entertainment, Trump says.

He's just going to host an America is Back rally on Wednesday in Washington, which he says will be a, quote, wild and beautiful celebration of America.

So, in other words, we get another stump speech from the president.

Now,

You know, yes, years ago, I was often entertained by Trump's speeches.

Most of the country was.

He was saying things that no serious American presidential candidate had ever said before.

But somewhere in the past half decade, the speeches have started sounding pretty familiar.