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[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 27 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Yeah, I believe there has been a report of at least one completely empty performance. Additionally Philip Glass canceled his Premiere of his "Lincoln" symphony because "the values of the Kennedy Center today are in direct conflict with the message of the Symphony.” - Source

I think Trump is shutting it down to prevent more stories of how quickly he's ruined this institution for the arts. Yet another loss for America.

[–] aramis87@fedia.io 18 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I think Trump is shutting it down to prevent more stories of how quickly he's ruined this institution for the arts.

Well, there's that. Plus he fucking hates the OG Kennedys and how revered they are. Plus now he gets to destroy the building and grift the rebuilding. He sees it as all wins.

[–] AnchoriteMagus@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

My personal bet is that the Kennedy Center will soon be announced as the site of the upcoming Trump arch.

[–] aramis87@fedia.io 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I thought of that, but he really wants it on the Mall itself.

[–] phutatorius@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 day ago

Maybe the other end of the arch will be in the Mall. Never forget the extent of his megalomania.

[–] buddascrayon@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

And I thought I couldn't love Philip Glass more than I already did. Fucking legend.

Fuck Trump and every asshat that's enabling him.