New York State Fair under pressure to disinvite musical group for allegedly discriminating against Christians who supported former President Trump.
The New York State Fair, known for its inclusivity, found itself in the midst of a heated debate this year, as the scheduled performance by the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus was set to take place on Aug. 25, 2025 at Chevy Court. The controversy arose due to the lead singer's discriminatory comments against Christians and conservatives who voted for Donald Trump.
Ronnie Winter, the frontman of the band, had stated that Christians who voted for Trump are not allowed to attend his shows. These comments were not just political, but directly discriminatory, and sparked a wave of criticism.
Catherine Blanch, from Liverpool, was among those calling for the fair to cancel the performance immediately. She argued that by moving forward with the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus' concert, the fair was effectively telling Christians and conservatives they are second-class citizens at their own state fair.
The controversy could potentially make headlines and affect the event's reputation, as the fair's continuation of the performance could be perceived as a betrayal of public trust. If the fair would never tolerate an artist banning people of other faiths, backgrounds, or political views, it cannot tolerate the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus' discriminatory comments either.
The fair's decision to host the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus' performance could potentially violate the fair's policies against discrimination. The performance at the New York State Fair could reinforce feelings of exclusion and hostility towards law-abiding New Yorkers who hold certain political views or religious beliefs.
Despite the calls for cancellation, the scheduled performance by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus at the New York State Fair 2025 went ahead as planned. The band performed live at the fair on August 25 and 26, 2025, with multiple recordings and reports confirming the concert took place without cancellation[1][2][3][4].
The New York State Fair claims to value inclusivity. However, hosting the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus at the fair on a free, taxpayer-supported stage at Chevy Court gives official sanction to exclusion and hostility towards law-abiding New Yorkers. The fair must act now to correct this and demonstrate that it represents all New Yorkers.
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