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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Videos of Drag Queens at Trump Musical Performance Go Viral
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Videos of drag queens attending a performance of Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center theatre while President Donald Trump was also in attendance have gone viral online. Why It Matters Trump has a contentious relationship with the Kennedy Center, which he appointed himself to chair in February. He then announced that he was firing most of the board of trustees and said that he would be in charge of programming going forward. The president told reporters in February that he "didn't like what they were showing" at the Kennedy Center and that he would ensure that the programming was "good" and "not woke." Trump's planned attendance at this performance of Les Misérables had already been well publicized, as in May, the cast of the show was reported to be considering boycotting the performance. What To Know Videos on social media showed the group of drag artists walking into the theatre before the show began and being met with raucous applause. "Trump went to the Kennedy Center to watch Les Misérables and it turned into a drag show.... love it for him!" the account @WUTangKids wrote on X (formerly Twitter) in a post that has been viewed 1.2 million times as of press time. Trump went to the Kennedy Center to watch Les Misérables and it turned into a drag show 🤣….love it for him! — Wu Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) June 11, 2025 This is a warmer reception than the president received, as he attended his first appearance at the arts venue since the venue's leadership was fired. Trump was met with boos and jeers at the performance, though this was ultimately drowned out by chants of "USA." Drag shows have long been a hot-button issue for Trump and his supporters, with lawmakers in several U.S. states enacting or attempting to enact laws that restrict drag performances. Trump wrote in a Truth Social post in February, "Just last year, the Kennedy Center featured Drag Shows specifically targeting our youth — THIS WILL STOP." The 2025-2026 schedule, however, includes Chicago, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, and Mrs. Doubtfire, all of which generally feature performers in drag. L: U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend the opening night of "Les Misérables" at The Kennedy Center on June 11, 2025. R: Drag queens walk together to the Kennedy Center to... L: U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend the opening night of "Les Misérables" at The Kennedy Center on June 11, 2025. R: Drag queens walk together to the Kennedy Center to attend the same performance. More/What People Are Saying Some social media users were critical of the drag queens' attendance and defensive over Trump. The X account @_e_tto_, in a post viewed 24,000 times as of reporting: "The empty seats and the scowls from his own crowd—some looking like they've stepped straight out of 'The Handmaid's Tale,' seething with rage at the mere sight of diversity—paint a perfect picture of MAGA's cultural war. The drag queens didn't just steal the spotlight—they exposed the fragility and fear at the heart of MAGA's so-called revolution." The TikTok account @3reecrossingradio, in a video viewed over 20,000 times, about the drag queens at the performance: "I don't know about you ladies and gentlemen, but we are in some interesting times. The X account @gogo22325, in a post viewed over 33,000 times: "I am a former broadway performer (and Les Miz cast member) and AEA. Drag queens were always filth and only found in late night sketchy dive bars. ALWAYS .The things that are glorified today are so disgusting . I could never return to the stage now." What Happens Next Whether actions like this from drag queen groups will continue remains to be seen, but given the current political tensions and the schedule of shows featuring drag performers, similar types of protests may occur at future events.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Donald Trump gets booed at 'Les Miserables' performance at Kennedy Center as drag queens receive applause
Donald Trump's visit to the Kennedy Center in Washington DC for the debut performance of Les Misérables received mixed reactions, with both cheers and boos from the audience. The musical, known for its themes of social justice and anti-government protest, seemed to mirror the political climate, drawing a stark contrast between the president's policies and the production's message of compassion. At the venue, applause erupted from half of the theater when a group of drag queens arrived to take their seats for the performance, attended by Trump, Melania, JD Vance, and their top allies. The president's presence at the event was met with a divided response, with the crowd reacting both positively and negatively as he waved from the front row. His attendance was partly aimed at boosting fundraising efforts, with tickets for the reception reaching up to $2 million. Trump went to the Kennedy Center to watch Les Misérables and it turned into a drag show 🤣….love it for him! — Wu Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) June 11, 2025 The performance marks Trump's first attendance at the venue since making controversial changes to the Kennedy Center's board. His decisions to replace members with political allies have sparked accusations of politicising the arts. The decision prompted protests from some cast members, including those involved in Les Misérables, who reportedly planned to sit out the show in protest.
Buzz Feed
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
March Was A Wild, Wild Time For Politics — Here Are All The Most Brutal Tweets Of The Month
Hot Topic 🔥 Full coverage and conversation on Politics Editor's Note: While we can't endorse what X has become, we can bring you the worthwhile moments that still exist there, curated and free of the surrounding chaos. American politics has gone off the rails, but I find it comforting to know I'm not alone in thinking the world has gone bananas. So, here are 49 of the best, most relatable, and sometimes funny political tweets from March: 3. 4. 6. 7. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 16. Oh so you'd like more DIVERSITY. You want a little EQUITY for male-centric fantasy. Maybe even some INCLUSION for male-centric fantasy. — Big Smart F@ggot 🦮 (@sodomylover) March 22, 2025 Twitter: @sodomylover 18. 20. This is actually really sad. Trump destroyed our relationship with an incredible ally for literally nothing. — Hunter📈🌈📊 (@StatisticUrban) March 28, 2025 22. @JasJWright / 23. @carolinerenard_ / 24. @shannonrwatts / 25. @mcsquared34 / 26. @SenTinaSmith / 27. Twitter: @JDabknee 28. @AesPolitics1 / 29. @covie_93 / 30. @SketchesbyBoze / 31. Reporter: "Should the Defense Secretary.." Marjorie Taylor Greene: what country are you from? Reporter: From the UK MTG: 'OK we don't give a crap about your opinion and your reporting. Why don't you go back to your country' MTG is a national disgrace — Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) March 26, 2025 C-SPAN / Twitter: @RpsAgainstTrump 32. me watching someone who makes 3 times my salary struggle to save a PDF — autist (@litteralyme0_) March 19, 2025 Prime Video / Twitter: @litteralyme0_ 33. Twitter: @SenSanders 34. The richest man in the world playing the victim instead of taking responsibility for his actions. It would be funny if it wasn't so pathetic. — Piyush Mittal 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇬🇪🇨🇦🟧🌊🌈 (@piyushmittal) March 19, 2025 Fox News / Twitter: @piyushmittal 35. @babyyyg___ / 36. @theliamnissan / 37. @mmpadellan / 38. @lazyorlaylah / 39. Only took 3 days for this to age like milk — Wu Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) March 24, 2025 Fox News / Twitter: @WUTangKids 40. @cosmos_raj / 41. Twitter: @sirDukeDevin 42. NBCUniversal / @stfuayen / 43. Fox News / @micah_erfan / 44. @nazzobetweeting / 45. Bernie Sanders / 46. @cmclymer / 47. Twitter: @Allareblessed2 48. Netflix / @ProjectLincoln / 49. And finally: @matthewstoller / See you next time! For more political tweets, check out: "Only Took 3 Days For This To Age Like Milk": 27 Of The Very Best Political Tweets From The Last Week
