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Whoopi Goldberg Boycotts Kennedy Center Amid Trump Controversy

3/7/2025

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Whoopi Goldberg has declared she will boycott Kennedy Center performances following Donald Trump's controversial board takeover, which has sparked firings and cancellations. The beloved musical "Hamilton" has also pulled its 2026 engagement, highlighting a growing wave of frustration among artists over the shifting leadership at the Kennedy Center.

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Whoopi Goldberg has declared she will boycott Kennedy Center performances following Donald Trump's controversial board takeover, which has sparked firings and cancellations. The beloved musical "Hamilton" has also pulled its 2026 engagement, highlighting a growing wave of frustration among artists over the shifting leadership at the Kennedy Center.