Remove Trump's toxic influence from the Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center's drastic revenue decline since Trump's takeover is deeply concerning and reflects the toxicity of his brand. Ticket sales plunging by 50%, subscriptions down between 25-82% across various programs, and an expected $1.7 million subscription revenue drop next year paint a dire picture. While the marketing timeline may play a role, these numbers suggest audiences are turned off by Trump's divisive politics overshadowing the Center's artistic mission. As a celebrated arts institution, the Kennedy Center should uplift and unite people through performances, not divide them with partisan agendas. Trump's reputation for hatred, vitriol and anti-intellectualism is clearly repelling the educated, creative audiences the Center traditionally attracts. His business track record of six bankruptcies, including a casino, does not inspire confidence in responsible stewardship of this treasured asset. For the Kennedy Center to regain its prestige and financial sustainability, Congress must intervene to remove Trump's corrosive influence. Allowing him to further undermine this once-prestigious institution jeopardizes an important piece of America's cultural legacy. Swift action is needed to protect the Center from irreparable damage caused by embracing Trump's destructive ethos over its artistic ideals.