A longtime Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center was canceled after musician Chuck Redd withdrew in protest of the venue’s rebranding to include Donald Trump. Redd said he was saddened by the name change, ending a holiday tradition that had run for more than two decades.
The decision has sparked backlash from artists, lawmakers, and members of the Kennedy family, who argue the move violates the law establishing the center as a memorial to John F. Kennedy. Despite legal challenges and public criticism, Trump said he was surprised but honored by the change, which is part of his broader push against what he calls “woke” culture in federal arts institutions.
