Donald and Melania Trump Receive Mixed Welcome at Kennedy Center Opening Night

Mixed Reception at Kennedy Center

• 🎭 President Trump and First Lady Melania were met with a mixed reception upon arriving at the Kennedy Center for the opening night of "Les Miserables."
• 📣 Supporters chanted "USA, USA!" in an attempt to counter audible boos from some attendees.
• 🗣️ One woman was reported to have yelled directly at the president.

Performer Boycott

• 🚫 Reports indicated that up to a dozen performers considered boycotting the performance.
• 📝 Three cast members publicly stated on social media they would not perform.
• 💬 Ensemble member Jillian Hassard cited the president's policies as her reason, stating she could not "give my talents and time freely to a man who was tearing apart families."

Notable Attendees and Presidential Response

• 🌟 The event saw prominent figures from "Trump world," including RFK Jr. with wife Cheryl Hines, and Vice President JD Vance with Second Lady Usha.
• 🎤 When asked about the actors' potential boycott, President Trump responded, "I could care less. Honestly, I could. All I do is run the country."
• 🗓️ Preparations for a separate military parade in Washington D.C. were also mentioned.