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VP J.D. Vance Booed at Kennedy Center as Trump Ally Richard Grenell Calls for “Diversity”—Despite Trump’s Anti-DEI Stance [Video]

Kennedy Center Audience Boos Vice President J.D. Vance, Trump-Appointed Leader Calls for "Inclusion"

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March 15, 2025
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VP J.D. Vance Booed at Kennedy Center as Trump Ally Richard Grenell Calls for "Diversity"—Despite Trump’s Anti-DEI Stance [Video]

VP J.D. Vance Booed at Kennedy Center as Trump Ally Richard Grenell Calls for "Diversity"—Despite Trump’s Anti-DEI Stance [Video]

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J.D. Vance was met with a wave of boos Thursday night as he took his seat at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., for a National Symphony Orchestra performance. Audience members erupted into boos for more than 30 seconds, an unusually loud political response for a venue typically known for quiet decorum.
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On Friday, Richard Grenell, a Trump loyalist and the interim president of the Kennedy Center, responded to the incident:
“It troubles me to see that so many in the audience appear to be white and intolerant of diverse political views. Diversity is our strength. We must do better.”
The irony of Grenell invoking diversity wasn’t lost on observers. The Trump administration has aggressively dismantled diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, with executive actions targeting workplace DEI programs and education policies that address systemic inequities. Trump has also openly criticized diversity-focused efforts in the arts, claiming they push a “woke” agenda.
Several Kennedy Center staffers, speaking anonymously to The Washington Post, admitted they were confused by Grenell’s sudden embrace of inclusion, especially as Trump’s new board has been actively reshaping the institution’s leadership and programming.
Trump’s influence over the Kennedy Center has already led to major disruptions in the arts world. Since his newly appointed board ousted longtime Kennedy Center president Deborah Rutter and installed Grenell, multiple high-profile artists have cut ties with the institution, including:
•Ben Folds (musician)
•Renée Fleming (opera singer)
•Shonda Rhimes (TV producer, creator of Scandal and Bridgerton)
Additionally, major performances,such as Hamilton and an event featuring Issa Rae, have been canceled in protest of the changes. Rae specifically cited an infringement on the values of the institution as her reason for pulling out.
The Kennedy Center, originally envisioned as a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, has long been a beacon for artistic expression and inclusion. But with Trump and his allies now in control, the future of the institution, and its commitment to diversity, artistic freedom, and political neutrality—is being fiercely debated.

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