J.D. Vance and Wife Booed at Kennedy Center During National Symphony Orchestra Performance Amid Trump's Board Overhaul

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Updated Mar 14, 2025, 05:01 AM

Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife Usha were met with loud boos from the audience as they entered the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. for a concert on Thursday evening. The incident, lasting about 30 seconds, occurred during a performance by the National Symphony Orchestra, featuring works by Russian composers Igor Stravinsky and Dmitri Shostakovich, with Greek violinist Leonidas Kavakos performing Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 2 under the baton of Gianandrea Noseda. The booing reflects broader discontent with recent changes at the Kennedy Center, following President Donald Trump's decision to overhaul its board. Trump fired all existing trustees and appointed new members, including Usha Vance, and subsequently elected himself as chairman. This move has sparked controversy and led to cancellations by artists and shows in protest, including resignations from Shonda Rhimes and a performance cancellation by Issa Rae. The concert started late due to added security measures, and the controversy also stems from Trump's intention to end drag shows targeting youth at the venue.

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Vice President J.D. Vance was booed at the Kennedy Center, a month after President Trump took control of the beloved cultural institution. https://t.co/HCBp8YabnT