Trump Shakes Up the Kennedy Center

Sun Feb 09 2025
Once in a while, something happens that surprise everyone. Donald Trump—the former President—recently made waves. He publicly announced some big changes at the Kennedy Center. The center puts on the best shows in the country and is known for its commitment to performing arts. This captured a lot of attention. You may hear this or not, but some people are okay with it. But Trump didn't just want to take over. In addition to changing the board of trustees, he also said he wanted a say on what's performed there. "We’ll put the Kennedy Center on track to ABOLISH bans targeted at certain artistic expressions, " he added. That's not all. The Saunders. It was then revealed that some changes are here. And everyone must be more careful than ever. Some people right away questioned his reason. They wondered if he was targeting drag shows and artists at the center. Trump's controversial change captured the attention of performers and people from all walks of life. Some of the nation’s top producers back Trump. Norm Swan is one of the most famous prosecutors; Shona Rhimes is one of the most known producers. Donilon, Mike even Meekee Greenwood. Artist Jon Voight was a Trump ally. AndStrauss was another top board member that stayed. But there were protests. What's next? Trump's plan caused even more chaos, but it's less clear why he said that he would end certain performances — specifically singling out drag performances targeting young people In response, Blaq Dinamyte, president of Qommittee explained: “this is about who gets to exist in what kinds of settings, in a country. . . and who’s welcomed to perform. America is about freedom and expression. There is nothing more American than allowing others to showcase their talents on American stages. Trump’s drafted plan may be a major shift for the center, but will he block out the wrongness in his plan?