


Backlash Mounts Against Trump as High-Profile Artists Exit Kennedy Center Following His Chairmanship Appointment
Issa Rae and other artists cancel events or resign from Kennedy Center roles in response to Trump's chairmanship, citing concerns over the institution's values.
Overview
Following Donald Trump's appointment as chairman of the Kennedy Center, actress Issa Rae has canceled her sold-out event, emphasizing core values in the arts. Shonda Rhimes, Ben Folds, and Renée Fleming have also resigned from their roles, protesting the center's direction under Trump's leadership. Rhimes highlighted the importance of artistic freedom, quoting John F. Kennedy. With Trump vowing to reshape the center away from 'woke culture', high-profile exits raise concerns about the institution's future. Trump’s purging of Biden-era appointees continues to provoke reactions from the arts community, jeopardizing the Kennedy Center's mission and programming.
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