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Backlash Against Trump’s Chairmanship at the Kennedy Center Escalates

President Trump’s chairmanship at the Kennedy Center has triggered significant resignations from prominent artists and officials amid fears for artistic freedom.

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  1. Every Show Cancelled at the Kennedy Center in Protest of Trump

    Once celebrated for its commitment to artistic expression, this arts institution has allowed partisan politics to shape its programming decisions.

    Every Show Cancelled at the Kennedy Center in Protest of Trump

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  2. Issa Rae, others cut ties with Kennedy Center after Trump's election

    Several high-profile creatives are cutting ties with the institution in protest.

    Issa Rae, others cut ties with Kennedy Center after Trump's election

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  4. Trump’s Kennedy Center Clean-Up Disclosed: President Replaces Karine Jean-Pierre With Himself, Ousts Biden Inner Circle, Replaces Jon Batiste With Susie Wiles

    Mr. Trump raised the curtain on his plans to overhaul the arts center last week, announcing in a post on Truth Social that an “amazing” new chairman — none other than the 47th president himself — would be pioneering the effort to make the Kennedy Center “great again.”

    Trump’s Kennedy Center Clean-Up Disclosed: President Replaces Karine Jean-Pierre With Himself, Ousts Biden Inner Circle, Replaces Jon Batiste With Susie Wiles

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Updated: Feb 16th, 2025, 9:59 AM ET

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The Kennedy Center is facing mounting backlash following President Trump’s appointment as chairman, prompting high-profile resignations from creatives like Issa Rae, Shonda Rhimes, Ben Folds, and Renée Fleming. They express concerns over Trump's plans to reshape the Center, which include ending 'woke culture.' Rae canceled her sold-out event, while Rhimes left the board, quoting JFK on artistic freedom. Trump's overhaul has also led to the firing of former president Deborah Rutter, replaced by Richard Grenell. Despite resignations, the Center's schedule remains intact, as upcoming performances are set to continue.

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