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Trump Booed and Cheered at the Kennedy Center While Attending 'Les Misérables'

  • On June 11, 2025, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were present for the premiere of 'Les Miserables' at the Kennedy Center theater in the capital.
  • Trump's attendance followed his February takeover of the Kennedy Center, where he replaced the entire board with loyalists and installed himself chairman amid protests and opposition.
  • The event featured protest elements including drag queens in full regalia, and audience booing mixed with chants of 'USA!' reflecting tensions around Trump's cultural agenda and criticism of drag shows.
  • Trump expressed admiration for 'Les Miserables', saying, "I love the songs, I love the play," but confirmed he never liked a rap musical about the US Treasury's founding; meanwhile, donors raised over $10 million for the Center.
  • Trump described plans to restore the Kennedy Center to its 'highest level,' suggesting his appearance marked a show of strength amid ongoing controversy over his overhaul of the institution.
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The First Lady and President of the United States attended a performance of the popular musical.

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Associated Press News broke the news in United States on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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