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Trump Reflects on Italy's Cultural Renaissance at Les Misérables

6/14/2025

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President Trump enjoyed a captivating performance of Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center, while contemplating Italy's cultural evolution under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. With a vision to infuse conservative values into the arts, Meloni has appointed allies and celebrated traditional productions, leading to sold-out exhibitions like Caravaggio and Wagner's Siegfried, marking a vibrant cultural renaissance in Italy.

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President Trump enjoyed a captivating performance of Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center, while contemplating Italy's cultural evolution under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. With a vision to infuse conservative values into the arts, Meloni has appointed allies and celebrated traditional productions, leading to sold-out exhibitions like Caravaggio and Wagner's Siegfried, marking a vibrant cultural renaissance in Italy.