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12 Jun 2025, 07:32

Trump Attends Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center and Receives Audience Reaction

  • Donald Trump attended the premiere of the musical, where he was met with a combination of cheers and boos.
  • The president expressed plans to improve the Kennedy Center and shared his enthusiasm for the musical.
  • Protests from actors and drag performers during the event highlight the political tensions in society.

This was reported by The Independent, The Guardian.

Trump at the Opening of Les Misérables

On June 12, 2025, President Donald Trump attended the premiere of the musical Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center. This event marked his first appearance after appointing new leaders for the cultural institution.

Audience members greeted Trump with a mix of cheers and boos. Shouts of "USA!" could be heard, along with loud boos as he took his seat in the hall. During the event, Trump stated that he was unfazed by the boycott from some cast members.

Before the show, Trump, along with First Lady Melania, walked the red carpet. He expressed his admiration for the musical, noting that he loves the play and its songs.

Trump's Plans for the Kennedy Center

Trump also discussed his plans for the Kennedy Center. He promised that the institution would be restored and improved. Currently, the musical Les Misérables is scheduled to run until July 13.

It is worth noting that some actors from the production decided to boycott the performance in response to the president's actions, including his criticism of the center's "woke" programming, which he believes supports leftist ideology.

Reaction to Trump's Presence

A group of drag performers also planned to protest during the show, expressing their disagreement with Trump's policies. They distributed their tickets to others to avoid being present at the event while Trump and his team were in the audience.

This event sparked widespread resonance as the political situation in the country remains tense, and the president's actions continue to divide society.

Tags: USA/Politics

Articles on this topic:

  • www.independent.co.uk - Drag stars are set to attend, then protest, Trump’s appearance at Les Misérables
  • www.theguardian.com - Boos, cheers and a heavy dose of irony as Trump takes in Les Mis against backdrop of LA protests
  • www.independent.co.uk - Trump both booed and cheered attending Les Misérables at Kennedy Center
  • edition.cnn.com - Shouts of ‘felon’ and ‘we love you’: Inside Trump’s charged visit to the Kennedy Center