Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building

10 months ago by WABEPoliticsNewsBot to c/atlantanews

The president of the Kennedy Center on Friday fiercely criticized a musician's sudden decision to cancel a Christmas Eve performance at the venue after the White House announced that President Donald Trump's name would be added to the facility.

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The president of the Kennedy Center on Friday fiercely criticized a musician’s sudden decision to cancel a Christmas Eve performance at the venue after the White House announced that President Donald Trump’s name […]

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TheGoldenV 21 points 10 months ago

Snowflake says what? Maybe change the name to something more enticing if you want people to perform there?

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supersquirrel 5 points 10 months ago

What about Fuck Trump & Robert F Kennedy Center?

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Cnote5 19 points 10 months ago

I'd argue. The name change was a substantial alternation to the venues' security obligations in the contract that continuing with the performance could likely endanger the performer and safety of the audience.

Then, I'd also tell them to read the 13th amendment, and pound sand.

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Lemmyoutofhere 19 points 10 months ago

Who was it so I can support them?

Edit: musician Chuck Redd

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jmht 3 points 10 months ago

@WabePoliticsNewsBot I applaud them

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