Ben Folds to Congress on Trump's Kennedy Center Takeover: "When You Politicize Art, You’ve Got Propaganda"

Winston-Salem native Ben Folds slams Trump 'takeover' of Kennedy Center

"There may be certain artists who will thrive in this environment. Comedians come to mind," Folds said. "But most want nothing to do with it."

Ben Folds to Congress on Trump's Kennedy Center Takeover: "When You Politicize Art, You’ve Got Propaganda"

Ben Folds argued before Congress that President Trump's interference at the Kennedy Center has created chaos for artists and audiences alike.

Ben Folds hits out at Donald's Trump’s Kennedy Center takeover before Congress: "When you politicise art, you’ve got propaganda”

The singer, who was previously the artistic advisor for the National Symphony Orchestra, argued that the institution has become a “hyper-politicised environment” as a result The post Ben Folds hits out at Donald’s Trump’s Kennedy Center takeover before Congress: “When you politicise art, you’ve got propaganda” appeared first on NME.

Ben Folds Slams Trump’s Kennedy Center Takeover Before Congress: ‘When You Politicize Art, You’ve Got Propaganda’

Ben Folds testified against Donald Trump's Kennedy Center takeover for a congressional forum about the president's "vanity projects."

Ben Folds On Trump’s Kennedy Center Takeover: “I Could Not Trust That Artists I Booked … Would Be Safe From Retribution”

Folds, who was one of the witnesses at a congressional hearing Tuesday, spoke to his decision to resign as artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra.

Bill Maher says it’s 'so stupid' for anti-Trump artists to bail on Kennedy Center performances

Bill Maher calls artists canceling Kennedy Center performances over President Donald Trump "stupid," saying they're just giving the president a victory he doesn't deserve.