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Trump's Kennedy Center Meeting Sparks Artist Boycott

3/17/2025

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President Trump's inaugural board meeting at the Kennedy Center on Monday was marked by sharp criticism of its current state. He pledged to revamp its programming, aiming to steer it away from "woke" culture. In response, notable artists, including cast members from "Hamilton," canceled their performances in protest of his controversial leadership.

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President Trump's inaugural board meeting at the Kennedy Center on Monday was marked by sharp criticism of its current state. He pledged to revamp its programming, aiming to steer it away from "woke" culture. In response, notable artists, including cast members from "Hamilton," canceled their performances in protest of his controversial leadership.