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Trump and Melania Attend Chicago's Kennedy Center Opening Night

4/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump attended the opening night of Chicago at the Kennedy Center ahead of its renovation.
They appeared with First Lady Melania Trump, their first joint appearance since January 2025, as Chicago runs to April 5.
Trump's influence at the Kennedy Center has grown since January 2025, and attendance comes amid scheduling conflicts from the war in Iran that prevented attendance at Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).

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U.S. President Donald Trump attended the opening night of Chicago at the Kennedy Center ahead of its renovation.
They appeared with First Lady Melania Trump, their first joint appearance since January 2025, as Chicago runs to April 5.
Trump's influence at the Kennedy Center has grown since January 2025, and attendance comes amid scheduling conflicts from the war in Iran that prevented attendance at Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).