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Protests Ignite at Kennedy Center Amid Trump Fundraiser

6/12/2025

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Trump Fundraiser Protests

Protests erupted at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., as President Trump attended a fundraiser for "Les Misérables." Tensions flared among cast members, some threatening to boycott in response to his leadership. Concurrently, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning over U.S. military policies and the administration's handling of the Ukraine crisis during Senate hearings.

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Kennedy Fires Committee

Outrage surged outside the CDC in Atlanta as Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed all 17 members of the vaccine advisory committee, citing conflicts of interest. Current and former employees rallied against the firings and slashes to essential health programs, calling for transparency and strong leadership amid growing concerns for public health under the Trump administration.

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Trump Fundraiser Protests

Protests erupted at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., as President Trump attended a fundraiser for "Les Misérables." Tensions flared among cast members, some threatening to boycott in response to his leadership. Concurrently, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning over U.S. military policies and the administration's handling of the Ukraine crisis during Senate hearings.

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