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Artists Boycott Renamed Trump Kennedy Center

24 Jan

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Summary

Renée Fleming withdrew from upcoming Kennedy Center performances.
The venue was renamed the Trump Kennedy Center by new leadership.
Several other artists have also canceled events at the center.

Artists Boycott Renamed Trump Kennedy Center

Renée Fleming has withdrawn from two scheduled May appearances at the Kennedy Center. This cancellation is the latest in a series of artist departures since the venue was renamed the Trump Kennedy Center under new leadership.

A year prior, Fleming had resigned from her advisory role, citing the forced departures of previous leadership. The Kennedy Center officially cited a "scheduling conflict" for Fleming's absence.

Fleming is not alone; numerous artists, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bela Fleck, and Issa Rae, have called off events. This exodus follows President Trump's broader critique of "woke" culture. The Washington National Opera also recently severed ties with the Kennedy Center after a long association.