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A turbulent year saw Trump’s allies move to reshape the Kennedy Center, from boardroom power plays to funding threats, leaving America’s cultural flagship riven by politics and uncertainty.

The Washington National Opera is set to leave the Kennedy Center following what critics label a Trump-inspired “takeover,” raising concerns over political influence on U.S. cultural institutions.

Washington National Opera will depart the Kennedy Center following its controversial renaming in honor of Donald Trump, raising questions about arts funding, politics, and cultural identity.

The Washington National Opera is weighing a move from the Kennedy Center amid concerns over a perceived Trump-era “takeover,” prompting fears of political influence on DC’s flagship arts institution.