Kennedy Center Director Slams ‘Les Misérables’ Actors as ‘Vapid and Intolerant’ For Threatening Boycott of Trump Performance: ‘Will No Longer Fund Intolerance’

The Kennedy Center is confronting performers who threaten to cancel Donald Trump’s upcoming show due to their opposition to his political views, with director Richard Grenell expressing his stance against intolerance and non-inclusivity. Grenell, hired in February after Trump’s takeover, has set clear policies for performers, including political litmus tests, aiming to foster an inclusive environment where people from all political backgrounds can enjoy art without ideological discussions. This approach contrasts with Trump’s push to eliminate controversial content like drag shows.