Kennedy Center Overhaul Under Trump Leads to Cancellations and Controversy
President Trump’s recent changes to the Kennedy Center’s leadership result in performance cancellations, stirring debates over artistic expression and funding concerns.
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What's going on with the Kennedy Center under Trump?
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Other shows set for performances at the Kennedy Center have been cancelled in recent days.
The Kennedy Center Cancels Gay Chorus Show
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The sudden shuttering of the event comes a week after the board elected Mr. Trump as the new chairman of the Kennedy Center.
Trump-Led Kennedy Center Axes Gay Men's Chorus Pride Concert
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Summary
In a significant overhaul of the Kennedy Center, President Trump has ousted existing leadership and appointed supporters, leading to the cancellation of several performances, including those by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C. The president's actions are part of a push against what he calls 'woke' culture, with the White House emphasizing a return to traditional values in the arts. Critics argue this threatens the center’s artistic diversity, raising concerns over the impact on future performances and funding.
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