Trump & Melania Face Boos In Dc: 'Les Misérables' Night At Kennedy Center Sparks Uproar
What was meant to be a classy evening at the Kennedy Center turned chaotic as President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania were met with a chorus of boos during their arrival at the Les Misérables performance. As the presidential couple made their entrance in full glam, the crowd's disapproval echoed through the venue. While MAGA supporters quickly tried to cover it up with loud 'USA' chants, the moment was already recorded and rapidly went viral across social media. Internet reactions exploded, critics hailed it as 'America booing back,' while Trump loyalists claimed the audio was manipulated or even AI-generated. The political divide was on full display, turning a cultural night into a digital battleground.
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