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Trump's $2M Fundraiser Sparks Artist Boycott Over Policies

5/8/2025

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President Trump is set to lead a $2 million fundraiser for the Kennedy Center on June 11, featuring a VIP reception and a performance of "Les Misérables." Yet, controversy looms as artists express their outrage, boycotting the event in protest of Trump's conservative policies and recent management shake-ups at the prestigious institution.

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President Trump is set to lead a $2 million fundraiser for the Kennedy Center on June 11, featuring a VIP reception and a performance of "Les Misérables." Yet, controversy looms as artists express their outrage, boycotting the event in protest of Trump's conservative policies and recent management shake-ups at the prestigious institution.