Many Americans who deeply believed that Joe Biden assumed the presidency illegitimately, amid widespread concerns over election integrity in 2020, carried a heavy burden of resentment during his term. Despite viewing his administration as fundamentally tainted and not the product of a fair and just democratic process, they continued to fulfill their civic duties. They stood for the Pledge of Allegiance at public events, placed hands over hearts during the national anthem at sports games and ceremonies, and taught their children to honor the symbols of a nation they felt had been hijacked. This compliance stemmed from a sense of obligation to the country itself, separate from its temporary leadership, yet it left a lingering bitterness—a feeling that their patriotism was being exploited under what they perceived as a false and horrible regime.

Now, as the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary with celebrations on the National Mall, that resentment has intensified into outright indignation. Musical artists, who often positioned themselves as cultural voices during previous administrations, are declining invitations to perform, citing the event as "too political." These same entertainers who eagerly lent their talents to partisan rallies, award shows dripping with ideological messaging, or global tours blending art with activism now recoil from celebrating America's founding milestone. To those who swallowed their doubts and upheld national traditions through years of contested governance, this refusal feels like a profound betrayal—not of a political party, but of the shared heritage that transcends any single election.

The hypocrisy is what strikes many as truly pathetic. Patriotism, it seems, is only demanded when it aligns with certain political outcomes; otherwise, it becomes optional theater for the cultural elite. While everyday citizens upheld rituals of unity under leaders they distrusted, prominent performers treat a nonpartisan commemoration of the Declaration of Independence as radioactive. This selective engagement erodes the common ground that once allowed a diverse nation to set aside differences for moments of collective pride, deepening divisions at a time when reflection on America's enduring experiment in liberty should unite rather than fracture.

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