President Donald Trump brushed off a protest by Kennedy Center performers after several cast members refused to take the stage during his night out with First Lady Melania Trump.
The boycott occurred during a scheduled performance of Les Misérables in Washington, D.C., where a handful of actors chose not to appear in opposition to Trump’s policies and presence. The show went on with replacements filling the roles, and the president remained undisturbed throughout the evening.
White House sources confirmed the president enjoyed the performance and had no comment on the protest, viewing it as political theater with no impact on the event.
The incident has sparked debate over the intersection of politics and the performing arts, as the country continues to see sharp divisions in public expression and presidential engagement.