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John Oliver skewers the chaotic Freedom 250 celebration, revealing how a Trump-aligned group hijacked what was meant to be a nonpartisan 250th birthday bash—complete with million-dollar donor access to Trump, mass artist cancellations (Vanilla Ice inexplicably staying booked), and surreal lineup gaps like C+C Music Factory appearing as just one member. The spectacle escalates with UFC fights at the White House, an IndyCar race, a Times Square ball drop, state showcases, a Ferris wheel, CEO panels, and even “National Treasure” screenings—all unfolding with the vibe of a substitute teacher who doesn’t care if it makes sense. Oliver’s verdict? It’s a mess so absurd, even the Ferris wheel might bail.

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