Donald Trump appointed loyalists to the Kennedy Center's board and proclaimed himself "Chairman," preparing to celebrate a "Golden Age in Arts and Culture" with a visit to 'Les Misérables.' Cast members are boycotting the event, questioning Trump's appreciation for a narrative that champions the oppressed. The juxtaposition is ironic given Trump's administration's stance on compassion towards marginalized groups, contrasting with the themes of love and charity in the musical. Trump’s preference for bombastic musicals from the 1980s, rather than the complex narrative of Hugo's original work, adds another layer to this controversy.
"On February 7, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts suffered a presidential coup. Donald Trump filled its board of trustees with loyalists and declared himself its 'amazing Chairman.'"
"This despised underclass is pitted against a punitive regime that honors bullies, sycophants, and plutocrats. They are not the sort of people who might expect compassion and understanding from the current administration."
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