Trump brings red-carpet vibe, and boos, to Kennedy Center's ‘Les Mis'
President Donald Trump ousted the leadership of the Kennedy Center and installed his own loyalists. He has said he wants to remake its show offerings and renovate its building.
And on Wednesday night, he came to hear the people sing.
Trump arrived in a box to watch one of his favorite musicals, in the venue that he has long avoided but is now trying to embrace after taking control.
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