Kennedy Center Honors 2023

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'I never liked 'Hamilton' very much,' President Trump says in visit to Kennedy Center

"We'll make it great again," Trump said during the stop, which included a tour of the facility. "I'm very disappointed when I look around. The bottom line: It has tremendous potential." Trump's visit came after some acts ‒ including actress Issa Rae and the Broadway hit "Hamilton" ‒ canceled upcoming performances at the Kennedy Center in Washington in response to Trump's takeover.

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Trump will attend today's Kennedy Center board meeting as its new chair

President Trump will tour the Kennedy Center today and attend its board meeting, where reports say he may rejigger how the performing arts honorees are chosen.

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Trump Visits the Kennedy Center and Muses on Hosting its Honors Gala

The president had harsh words for “Hamilton,” which canceled a planned tour there after he took over the center, but seemed excited about a long-planned “Les Misérables.”

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Donald Trump Vows to Bring Broadway to Washington

Trump's allies have complained that the Kennedy Center, known for its celebration of American artists, had become too liberal ...

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Whoopi Goldberg: ‘I have no plans to go back to the Kennedy Center’ amid Trump’s takeover

“Here’s the thing, people outside of New York watch the Kennedy Center Honors,” Goldberg said of the annual ceremony. In 2023, Goldberg appeared at the Kennedy Center Honors to present ...

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Donald Trump To Visit Kennedy Center Amid Report He Will Assert More Control Over Who Is Honored

Donald Trump reportedly will address a Kennedy Center board meeting amid a proposal that would give the president more control over who is honored.

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How does the Kennedy Center work?

About a quarter of the budget — $45 million in 2023 — comes from the federal ... Trump skipped the Kennedy Center Honors during his first term after artists threatened to boycott the ...