President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended “Les Misérables” at the Kennedy Center, dismissing actors who boycotted their presence. The performance drew mixed reactions from the audience, with both cheers and boos as the presidential couple arrived, while drag queens attending in protest received some applause. How much money did the event raise despite the drop in subscription sales?
Trump Dismisses Boycott at Kennedy Center
President Donald Trump brushed off concerns about Kennedy Center actors boycotting his attendance at “Les Misérables” during a date night with First Lady Melania Trump. When questioned by reporters about the boycott, Trump responded bluntly, “I couldn’t care less, honestly, I couldn’t. All I do is run the country well.”
The presidential couple’s arrival at the iconic Washington venue generated mixed reactions from the crowd, with some audience members booing while others cheered and chanted “USA! USA!” Trump has reportedly seen “Les Misérables” multiple times and has joked about identifying with either Jean Valjean or Inspector Javert from the classic musical.
.@realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS Melania Trump share their first theater experiences ahead of Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center. The president adds he ‘couldn’t care less’ if actors boycott the show, saying he’s ‘running the country well.’
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— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) June 11, 2025
Kennedy Center Transformation Under Trump
Trump took control of the Kennedy Center in February, replacing much of the board with loyalists and appointing himself chairman. His stated goal was eliminating what he characterized as “woke” programming at the national cultural center.
Richard Grenell, the Trump-appointed president of the Kennedy Center, criticized the potential boycott and suggested publicly identifying participating actors. The Kennedy Center has reportedly experienced a significant drop in subscription sales following Trump’s takeover, though the recent performance still managed to raise $10 million.
REPORTER: “It’s been reported that some actors may be boycotting tonight.”
TRUMP: “I couldn’t care less.. All I do is run the country well. That’s what I care about.”
That’s MY President
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— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 11, 2025
Broader Political Context
The Kennedy Center controversy comes amid nationwide anti-ICE protests, with significant unrest in Los Angeles requiring military intervention. Trump attributed the unrest to “radical left lunatics” and emphasized, “We are going to have law and order in our country.”
Trump has announced plans for a $30 million military parade to celebrate his 79th birthday and the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. The parade will feature military vehicles and personnel, highlighting Trump’s focus on projecting American strength and celebrating patriotic traditions.
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance also attended the Kennedy Center performance. Despite the controversy surrounding the event, Trump remained focused on his vision for the cultural center, stating, “We want to bring it back better than ever.”
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